Wendy Williams received’t ever return to the small display screen, her former producer believes.
Followers had been left shocked Thursday when it was introduced that the beloved daytime star, 59, has been recognized with progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.
Williams famously hosted her eponymous chat present that ran from 2008 to 2022.
Now, Suzanne Bass, who was the co-executive producer of this system, spoke out concerning the star’s prognosis and the seeming finish of her TV profession.
“Since Wendy’s been off the air, there’s been an enormous void in each daytime TV and popular culture,” she informed Individuals Saturday. “I feel there’s all the time been a glimmer of hope for a comeback for her, however since this prognosis, that appears inconceivable. It makes me very unhappy.”
“I do comprehend it takes time to diagnose circumstances like this,” Bass continued. “I’m saddened by all of it. As a result of individuals are continually saying, ‘Wouldn’t or not it’s nice if Wendy makes a comeback?’”
She added: “I’m extra unhappy about her well being, not that she will be able to’t make a comeback. To have this kind of prognosis, there’s some finality to it.”
Bass famous that she has solely conversed with Williams just some occasions for the reason that present’s conclusion.
She defined that the “Assume Like a Man” star would usually have bother “remembering issues” whereas on their calls.
A two-part Lifetime documentary chronicling Williams’ well being points titled “The place is Wendy Williams?” is about to premiere on Saturday night at 8 p.m.
Within the doc, she is going to open up about her alcohol abuse, in addition to her monetary issues.
Williams is affected by the identical sicknesses as Bruce Willis, who retired from appearing in 2022.
The Daytime Emmy-nominee launched an announcement concerning her prognosis on Friday for the primary time.
“I need to say I’ve immense gratitude for the love and type phrases I’ve acquired after sharing my prognosis of Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Let me say, wow! Your response has been overwhelming,” Williams informed Individuals.
“The messages shared with me have touched me, reminding me of the facility of unity and the necessity for compassion,” she continued.
“I hope that others with FTD might profit from my story. I need to additionally thank the Affiliation for Frontotemporal Degeneration for his or her sort phrases of assist and their extraordinary efforts to boost consciousness of FTD.”
“I proceed to want private house and peace to thrive. Please simply know that your positivity and encouragement are deeply appreciated,” the radio character divulged.