Wendy Williams Fights to End Guardianship as Family and Advocates Voice Concerns

The former talk show host, diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, claims she is not incapacitated and seeks freedom from her court-ordered guardianship.

Wendy Williams has been under a court-ordered guardianship since 2022, following allegations of financial exploitation and undue influence by her bank, Wells Fargo.
Williams, diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia in 2024, denies being incapacitated and recently passed a mental capacity test conducted at Lenox Hill Hospital.
Her legal guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, faces criticism from Williams’ family and friends, who argue the guardianship is overly restrictive and unjustified.
A recent outing with her niece led to a police report from her assisted living facility, alleging unauthorized removal, highlighting tensions over her restricted freedoms.
Williams has petitioned the court to end her guardianship, signing an affidavit asserting her regained capacity and seeking a more comprehensive medical evaluation to support her case.