The financial advisor who served as Wendy Williams’ representative until her placement in a court-ordered guardianship has broken her silence, expressing concerns about Williams’ declining health.
Recent reports, notably from The Shade Room, disclosed that a spokesperson for Williams revealed she has been diagnosed with dementia and aphasia.
This revelation shocked many, given that just three years ago, Williams was actively hosting her successful talk show, engaging in her trademark candid style.
Among those deeply troubled by these developments is LaShawn Thomas, Williams’ former financial advisor from the Miami Entertainment Law Group. Thomas took to Instagram on Friday (February 23) to share a video of her former client, allegedly recorded merely two weeks before the court mandated Williams’ return to New York to address a guardianship petition filed by Wells Fargo.
In stark contrast to scenes depicted in the trailer of Lifetime’s ‘Where Is Wendy Williams?’, which portray Williams as occasionally incoherent, the video shared by Thomas presents Williams as alert and cognizant.
In the caption accompanying the post, Thomas disclosed that he had been threatened with “physical and financial harm” should he discuss the situation. Nevertheless, he chose to shed light on his personal observations, particularly emphasizing Williams’ apparent well-being in the video, where she exhibited her usual sharp wit.
Reflecting on her time with the 59-year-old entertainer, Thomas recalled Williams’ close bond with her son, Kevin Hunter Jr., during their stay in Miami, Florida. According to Thomas, they were inseparable, with the 23-year-old displaying deep affection for his mother.
Thomas juxtaposed Williams’ state during this period with her current condition under the guardianship in New York, raising questions about the rapid deterioration of her health and why her son is not permitted to be by her side.
Meanwhile, on Thursday (February 22), Sabrina Morrissey, Williams’ guardian, reportedly filed a lawsuit against A&E Network, the parent company of Lifetime.
The nature of this legal action remains undisclosed as the documents have been sealed. Additionally, TMZ reported that a restraining order was filed, typically utilized against entertainment entities to prevent the release of media content.
Thomas questioned the decision to prevent Williams’ son from being with his mother, especially considering her battle with dementia, which often leads to memory loss and cognitive impairment, making regular contact with family members challenging.
If Williams’ diagnosis is accurate, Thomas argued, her son should be granted the opportunity to support her during this difficult time.
The documentary ‘Where Is Wendy Williams?’ premiered on Saturday (February 24) on Lifetime, with the second part airing on February 25, garnering significant anticipation and interest from the public.
