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Wendy Williams’ Guardian Files Lawsuit And Temporary Restraining Order Against Lifetime’s Parent Company Ahead Of Her Documentary’s Premiere
Wendy Williams‘ guardian is taking legal action against Lifetime’s parent company just days before her emotional documentary, Where is Wendy Williams? premieres on the network.
A woman named Sabrina Morrisey filed a lawsuit against A&E Television Networks, identifying herself as the temporary guardian of W.W.H., which is believed to be Wendy Williams Hunter.
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She also filed a temporary restraining order, a move that appears to be an attempt to block the two-part project from airing. However, Morrisey’s filing is sealed, so it’s unclear to the public what she’s suing for exactly. A hearing is scheduled for next week that will decide if the documents will be unsealed.
In a preview for Where is Wendy Williams? her family expresses concern over her guardian, with the personality’s 23-year-old son Kevin Hunter Jr., stating,
“I feel like the guardian hasn’t done a good job of protecting my mom.”
Her sister is also heard saying,
“I think that the guardianship system is broken. We are her family. And you tell me that I’m not capable of taking care of my sister … What should I do?”
The lawsuit comes as it was announced this week that the former daytime talk show host, 59, has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.
A press release via PR Newswire states in part:
“In 2023, after undergoing a battery of medical tests, Wendy was officially diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Aphasia, a condition affecting language and communication abilities, and frontotemporal dementia, a progressive disorder impacting behavior and cognitive functions, have already presented significant hurdles in Wendy’s life.”
Later adding:
“Wendy is still able to do many things for herself. Most importantly she maintains her trademark sense of humor and is receiving the care she requires to make sure she is protected and that her needs are addressed. She is appreciative of the many kind thoughts and good wishes being sent her way.”
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Williams’ family also spoke out in an interview this week and shared that they are unable to talk to the former radio host as she’s in a treatment facility for “cognitive issues.”
Her niece, Alex Finnie, said,
“We’ve all seen the images over the last few months — and, really, few years — of what has seemed like a spiral for my aunt. It was shocking and heartbreaking to see her in this state.”
Her family also noted that her guardian, whom they did not name, is the only one with unlimited access to her, and they have no way to get in contact with Williams directly.
Her sister Wanda said,
“The people who love her cannot see her…I think the big [question] is: How the hell did we get here?”
Where is Wendy Williams? airs Saturday, February 24, and Sunday, February 25, on Lifetime at 8/7c.
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