Talk show host Wendy Williams diagnosed with aphasia and dementia

Wendy Williams, the long-time host of The Wendy Williams Show, has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. The diagnosis was confirmed by Weill Cornell Medicine. The news was shared in a press release on Thursday to address rumors about her health. According to the statement, Williams has been experiencing difficulties processing information for some time, but she is still able to do many things for herself and maintains her sense of humor. The announcement follows a cover story in People magazine that reported Williams is currently in a care facility, according to her family.