Wendy Williams Fans Never Saw Cognitive Issues, Rapid Decline?

Wendy Williams fans claim that they never saw any cognitive issues so they are questioning if she had a rapid decline. She had her own talk show from 2008 through 2021 and was always fun and bubbly. Therefore, viewers have some questions, and understandably so. Read on for more details.

Wendy Williams Fans Never Saw Cognitive Issues, Rapid Decline?

It has been a very hard time for former talk show host, Wendy Williams. She was always extremely high-energy and bubbly which fans loved. There was one Halloween when she toppled over but later claimed it was very hot in her costume. That was the culprit behind her awkward collapse but she always seemed on her game and no one ever noticed anything all that off. Now that it has been revealed that she has frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, it feels like it came on overnight. Though she has been struggling for about a year, this was not while her show was airing.

Now, a Reddit thread has been started to discuss the timelines of Wendy’s illness and if any other viewers ever noticed her decline. The OP wrote this:

• Wendy fans: I’ve watched the Wendy Williams show numerous times from 2019-2021 & always felt as she was on point. Seems like her cognitive level has significantly declined very quickly in a short time span. Do you recall any moments during the show when you thought something was off with her?

After reading this assessment, what did other fans and followers have to say? Did they agree that it must have come on rather quickly or was there more that people just didn’t see?

• When she kept relying on Norman to give her info on live TV. But I didn’t know she was an alcoholic or it was signs of dementia back then.
• She was totally different in 2016 compared to 2019. It was a gradual change but if you compare 2 random episodes from those years, you’ll notice a big difference.
• Yes I thought sometimes she was off, but not often though.
• I noticed a sharp decline after Kelvin left her.

There Were Signs

It does appear that those who paid very close attention saw the small signs of something going on with Wendy Williams. They noticed she was a different person as the years went on but it was not a huge change. At the same time, other interviews she did were brought up. Someone noted her final interview with Andy Cohen on his radio show. This follower shared that even Cohen struggled to keep her on track and that she was not in a good place. Maybe those who really loved watching her did not want to think that something could be seriously wrong.

Did you follow Wendy’s career and notice her decline or was it something that never hit you? Let us know in the comments below.

Amanda has been a professional freelance writer for over a decade, holding both a BA and an MA. Her passions include animals, iced coffee, gnomes, summer, music, and ‘Vanderpump Rules’.

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