Wendy Williams, 60, was rushed to a New York hospital Monday after throwing a handwritten note out of her assisted living facility’s window, pleading for help. The former talk show host, who is currently under court-ordered guardianship, triggered a wellness check after signaling distress. The note, simply reading “Help! Wendy!!,” sparked immediate concern among those who received it.
The Distress Signal and Immediate Response
Authorities arrived at the scene around 11:15 a.m. after receiving the plea for help. The wellness check was prompted by worried individuals who noticed Williams’ actions. Police responded quickly, and shortly after, Williams was seen emerging from the building, escorted by officers. She was assisted into an ambulance and taken to a nearby hospital for further evaluation.
Preparing for a Television Comeback
The incident occurred just days before Williams was scheduled to make her return to television. She was set to appear on The View this Friday, marking her first daytime TV appearance in over four years. This news had been teased by her former co-executive producer, Suzanne Bass, on social media, sparking excitement among fans. It remains unclear whether the segment would be live or conducted remotely, given Williams’ current health and legal challenges.
Wendy Williams’ Health Struggles and Legal Battle
Williams has been living in the memory ward of her assisted living facility while fighting to regain control over her personal and financial matters. She has been publicly battling frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, conditions that have affected her speech and cognitive abilities. Since 2022, she has been under the guardianship of Sabrina Morrissey, who stated in court filings that Williams was “cognitively impaired, permanently disabled, and incapacitated.”
Despite these claims, Williams has repeatedly asserted that she is of sound mind and expressed frustration with her guardianship. In a recent phone interview with TMZ, she described the guardianship as a “prison” and claimed she wasn’t allowed to leave the facility on her own.
