Wendy Williams Continues to Seek Escape From Guardianship Amidst Latest Hospitalization

Wendy Williams was unexpectedly taken to the hospital on Monday, March 10, after authorities conducted a welfare check at her assisted living facility. Officers responded to the call and escorted the 60-year-old former talk show host to a local hospital for evaluation. The incident comes amid her ongoing legal battle to regain control over her finances and health, which have been under a court-appointed guardianship since May 2022.

Reports from The New York Post suggest that Williams had dropped a note out of her window earlier that morning, allegedly reading, “Help! Wendy!!”

People reported that Williams’ court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, claimed that Williams is “cognitively impaired, permanently disabled, and legally incapacitated.” However, TMZ reports claim that Williams recently scored a 10 out of 10 on an exam known as a “capacity test,” in which she correctly answered all questions assessing her mental awareness and orientation. These reported results directly contradict Morrissey’s claims that Williams’s condition is deteriorating.

Adding to the controversy, Williams has publicly disputed her diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia. Despite her hospitalization, she was not examined on Monday to reassess her diagnosis, leaving questions about her condition and guardianship unresolved. The results of her capacity test will reportedly be submitted to the judge overseeing her guardianship case, potentially influencing the ongoing legal proceedings.

The consequences of strict guardianships like this have been well-documented, from pop star Britney Spears to actor Amanda Bynes, often sparking controversy over their impact on those deemed cognitively impaired or unfit to make their own decisions. As Williams’s legal battle unfolds, her fans continue to rally behind her, spreading awareness in hopes of securing justice for the beloved icon.

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