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Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Protest planned in NYC calls for end to Wendy Williams' guardianship
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – Fans are planning a protest in New York City Tuesday morning, calling for the end to Wendy Williams' guardianship. 'Please join us for a peaceful protest in honor of the Queen of Media, Wendy Williams,' a Free Wendy organizer said on Instagram. 'Let's come together and make our voices heard for Wendy!' More Local News The group plans to meet on West 35th Street outside the Coterie assisted living facility in Hudson Yards, where Williams is reportedly staying. The star has been in a legal guardianship since 2022, which controls her finances and health, People reported. She was diagnosed with dementia last year. A slew of petitions call for Williams' release from guardianship, including one with over 26,000 signatures. A GoFundMe fundraiser has raised nearly $50,000 for Williams' legal efforts. 'Her situation is not just a personal struggle but also an issue that resonates with many who believe in the importance of personal freedom and family ties,' organizers of a petition wrote. Emily Rahhal is a digital reporter who has covered New York City since 2023 after reporting in Los Angeles for years. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here and follow her on Twitter here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Wendy Williams' Guardian Breaks Silence Amid New York Agencies' Investigations
As New York agencies investigate Wendy Williams' guardianship, the lawyer for her court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, is pushing back, reportedly calling recent media coverage "untrue, inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading." This response comes after much scrutiny from Williams' family and friends, who insist she is mentally capable, contradicting claims made by her conservator. Wendy Williams' complaint began when she was placed under financial guardianship in 2022, a decision that has sparked controversy ever since. Morrissey's attorney emphasized that the guardianship was not her decision but was instead ordered by a judge after Williams was declared legally incapacitated last August. The ruling followed her 2023 diagnosis of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), a degenerative condition that leads to cognitive and behavioral decline. The lawyer also acknowledged that FTD causes progressive memory loss, reinforcing concerns about Williams' condition. He also noted that the former talk show host is receiving top-tier care in a facility equipped with a "spa, a workout room, excellent food, a dining room, and outside terraces." Despite these reassurances, Williams has been pushing for change. Her attorney reportedly attempted to terminate the guardianship last year, but the request was denied. However, Morrissey's lawyer confirmed that she is free to try again and that Williams is actively doing so. TMZ reports that, in the letter from the lawyer, they emphasize that Williams is not isolated from her family and can reach out or visit them at any time. The attorney emphasized that "False statements about Ms. Williams, her condition, and the Guardianship harm Ms. Williams and her interests, and undermine protection created by the Court for her health and welfare." While her guardian's lawyer insists that Williams has full access to her family and the luxurious amenities at her New York facility, the 60-year-old allegedly tells a different story. According to reports, she claims visitors have largely been restricted, with only a few exceptions, since she entered assisted living. Though the guardian pointed out that Williams traveled to Florida twice to see her family, sources reveal that a judge initially denied a visit planned for her father's birthday. Beyond visitation issues, Williams also claims she rarely gets to enjoy the perks mentioned in the lawyer's letter, such as the spa. Allegedly, she cannot leave the fifth-floor memory care unit without special permission, limiting her ability to access these amenities. The lawyer's letter acknowledged the effects of Frontotemporal Dementia. Still, it was noted that it failed to address the multiple conversations where Williams has sounded sharp and coherent, raising doubts about the severity of her condition. Additionally, an independent psychiatrist reportedly examined the star on Monday, administered a cognitive test, and found that she passed with flying colors. The Blast reports that New York authorities have opened two separate investigations into Williams' guardianship. As part of the probe, Adult Protective Services (APS) recently interviewed the mother-of-one about her living conditions at a New York assisted-living facility. APS also reached out to her inner circle, including her niece, Alex Finnie, questioning the restrictions placed on her under the guardianship. As part of the investigation, law enforcement conducted a welfare check on Williams. It was reported that an NYPD patrol car was spotted outside her residence Monday morning, signaling an official response to the ongoing concerns. Reports suggest that Williams, through her inner circle, has been pushing for authorities and APS to take a closer look at the guardianship arrangement. The controversy surrounding Williams' guardianship has sparked more than just public debate; it has led to a push for legislative change. The Blast previously reported that New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo has proposed a new bill to ensure families can stay connected with loved ones under guardianship. The proposed legislation, called "Karilyn's Law," would allow relatives to petition the court for visitation rights. Once a motion is filed, the guardian would have 10 days to present reasons why the family members should not be granted access. If the court finds their arguments unconvincing, the relatives would be given the right to visit. Palumbo emphasized that this law would create a legal pathway for families to maintain contact with individuals in conservatorship. Concerns over Williams' well-being reached new heights after a troubling video of the former radio host surfaced from inside her New York care facility. The clip, which quickly went viral, shows Williams standing by her window, speaking on the phone, and appearing distressed. At one point, she seemingly asks the person filming for help. The footage emerged shortly after reports disclosed that Williams is living on the facility's fifth floor in a memory care unit, a section she reportedly cannot leave without approval from an attendant. Those close to Williams have reportedly pushed back against the need for such restrictions, insisting she does not suffer from memory loss and should not be confined to that unit. With conflicting narratives and a formal investigation underway, the fight for Wendy Williams' autonomy is only heating up.
Express Tribune
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Saving Wendy: TMZ documentary investigates the truth about Wendy Williams' guardianship and health
TMZ's new documentary, Saving Wendy , reveals new details about Wendy Williams' guardianship, medical condition, and efforts to regain control of her life. Williams claims she has not seen a doctor in nearly two years despite a 2023 dementia diagnosis. She insists she is 'not incapacitated' and questions the court's decision to keep her under guardianship. One of the documentary's key revelations is that Williams lives in a memory care unit, sharing space with elderly residents experiencing severe cognitive decline. She says she has been allowed outside only twice in the past month and has no access to a personal phone or iPad. Even within the facility, she is unable to leave her room without a chaperone. Financial matters are also examined in Saving Wendy . The documentary states that her possessions are locked in a storage unit, and her guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, has legal approval to make money from managing her estate. A court order prohibits those involved in the case from discussing it publicly, limiting transparency. The documentary also suggests that Williams' conservatorship began after her son, Kevin Hunter Jr., withdrew large amounts of money from her account without her knowledge. Reports claim that Wells Fargo flagged the transactions, leading to her assets being frozen and the guardianship being established. Despite the restrictions, Williams is pursuing legal action to regain control. She has hired a lawyer to challenge the guardianship and is scheduled for a new medical evaluation that could impact her case. TMZ Presents: Saving Wendy is now available for streaming on Tubi.
