Wendy Williams, the renowned television personality, was taken from her New York assisted living facility by ambulance following a dramatic sequence of events that unfolded on a recent afternoon. Authorities were called to perform a wellness check after Williams waved her arms at a reporter from her window while on the phone. The incident came as Williams continues to battle against a court-ordered guardianship she has been under since 2022.
Williams, who has been residing in the memory ward of the facility, has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia. Her guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, described Williams as "cognitively impaired, permanently disabled, and incapacitated" due to her condition. Despite this, Williams has steadfastly maintained that she is mentally sound and has compared her confinement to being held in a "prison."
Her recent actions appear to be part of her ongoing struggle to end the guardianship. In a move that could signal progress, Morrissey recently informed a judge she would consent to a new medical evaluation for Williams. This evaluation comes after Williams publicly denied having dementia, as highlighted in a recent interview with TMZ.
Amidst these challenges, Williams was poised for a significant television comeback. She was scheduled to make an appearance on ABC's "The View" on Friday, marking her return to daytime television since her leave of absence from "The Wendy Williams Show" four years ago. Suzanne Bass, former co-executive producer of Williams' show, shared the news in an Instagram post.
"Prepping a very special friend for her appearance @theviewabc to air this Friday. #freewendy" – Suzanne Bass
However, the situation took a dramatic turn when Williams silently exited the facility. She was escorted by several police officers and assisted into an awaiting ambulance after reportedly tossing a handwritten note out of the window, pleading for help.
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