24th February, 2024
American media personality and socialite, Wendy Williams has broken her silence on being diagnosed with dementia and aphasia diagnosis
Aphasia leaves patients struggling to understand language and communicate. The condition gained widespread attention when actor Bruce Willis revealed his diagnosis in 2022.
Aphasia is related to damage on the left side of the brain and is usually a symptom of other medical issues like stroke, head injury or tumor, or develops due to a degenerative brain condition, according to Mayo Clinic.
Frontotemporal dementia, also known as FTD, describes a group of brain disorders that affect the brain’s frontal and temporal lobes, which are associated with personality, behavior and language, Mayo Clinic explains.
Speaking on the diagnosis, Williams expressed immense gratitude for the love and kind words he had received after sharing her diagnosis of Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).
“Let me say, wow! Your response has been overwhelming,” Williams, 59, told People on Friday.
She said the messages shared with her had touched her, reminding her of the power of unity and the need for compassion.
Williams hoped others with FTD might benefit from her story, thanking the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration for their kind words of support and their extraordinary efforts to raise awareness of FTD.
She said she would continue to need personal space and peace to thrive.
“Please just know that your positivity and encouragement are deeply appreciated,” said.