Wendy Williams is not here for the lies — and neither is her lawyer. Attorney Joe Tacopina is pushing back against the explosive new reports claiming the talk show legend has been diagnosed with dementia and aphasia. He says it’s all part of a bigger scheme to keep Wendy locked under what he calls an “excessive and restrictive” guardianship.
Tacopina didn’t mince words when speaking to TMZ, telling them, “Wendy’s leaked medical diagnosis is false,” and pointing the finger at a party who he claims has a “vested interest in keeping Wendy trapped” in her current legal situation.
The attorney also stressed that leaking any alleged diagnosis like this is not only wrong but strips Wendy of her human rights. “The critical questions are these: Where is the actual medical report supporting this leak? And who is the doctor willing to go under oath and face cross-examination by me so the truth can be exposed?”
What’s Really Behind the Reports?
The drama kicked up after People magazine published a piece quoting anonymous sources. Those sources claimed results from a series of medical tests showed Wendy had frontotemporal dementia and aphasia — a diagnosis they say was first made in 2023.
However, Tacopina says both he and Wendy haven’t even seen the supposed medical report. That’s a major red flag for him, especially with so much at stake in Wendy’s ongoing fight for her independence.
Wendy’s court-appointed guardian, Sabrina E. Morrissey, recently filed legal documents saying Wendy would undergo additional tests. She also asked the court to pause any further litigation on Wendy’s lawsuit against A&E — the one tied to the “Where Is Wendy Williams?” documentary — until the guardianship court rules.
Wendy’s Fight for Freedom
If you’ve been following Wendy’s journey, you know she’s been pushing hard to get her life back. Sources told Hollywood Unlocked back in March that Wendy proved she was still competent when she was briefly released from her assisted care facility to take capacity tests.
This moment was seen by many fans as proof that Wendy was still in control of her mind — and her future. The fight to lift her guardianship isn’t just about money or fame; it’s about dignity, autonomy, and the right to live on her own terms.
In the court of public opinion, Wendy still has a huge wave of support from her loyal audience, who have been riding for her since the earliest days of The Wendy Williams Show. And with her legal team firing back at these latest claims, it’s clear she’s not about to go down quietly.
Why This Story Matters
Beyond the headlines, this is a fight about power, control, and the way society treats celebrities — especially Black women — when they’re no longer in the spotlight every day. Wendy’s case shines a light on the lack of transparency in guardianship systems and the way narratives can be shaped to justify keeping someone in legal limbo.