In a shocking revelation, Kevin Hunter Jr., the son of talk show host Wendy Williams, has claimed that his mother is suffering from alcohol-induced dementia. This news has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and has raised concerns about Williams' health and well-being.
Alcohol-induced dementia is a serious condition that can have devastating effects on an individual's cognitive abilities and overall quality of life. It is caused by excessive alcohol consumption over a prolonged period of time, leading to damage to the brain and impairing memory, judgment, and other mental functions.
“[Doctors] basically said that because she was drinking so much, it was starting to affect her headspace and her brain,” Hunter Jr. clarified in Sunday’s episode. “So, I think they said it was alcohol-induced dementia.”
rontotemporal dementia and language disorder aphasia in an attempt to “correct inaccurate and hurtful rumors about her health.”
In a statement on Friday, Williams herself expressed “immense gratitude for the love and kind words” she had received following that news. “The messages shared with me have touched me, reminding me of the power of unity and the need for compassion,” she added. “I continue to need personal space and peace to thrive. Please just know that your positivity and encouragement are deeply appreciated.”
Williams, 59, first learned of her brain damage in 2019 when she had entered a Florida rehab facility, but she didn’t receive the official dementia and aphasia diagnosis until 2023.
The former shock jock’s niece Alex Finnie said she learned of her aunt’s diagnosis in 2022 but had a suspicion she was unwell when she began forgetting memories and facts
In the doc, her manager Will Shelby addresses whether Wendy could move to Florida, saying, “Everything with Wendy is a court decision — everything. She’s not making any decisions on her own. Everything has to be decided by the court.”
Days ago, Wendy spoke out for the first time regarding her diagnosis.
Williams told The L.A. Times in a statement provided by her rep, “I want to say I have immense gratitude for the love and kind words I have received after sharing my diagnosis of Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Let me say, wow! Your response has been overwhelming... I continue to need personal space and peace to thrive. Please just know that your positivity and encouragement are deeply appreciated.”
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