Wendy Williams Hospitalized After Apparent Cry for Help; Guardianship Under Scrutiny

Wendy Williams, 60, was hospitalized after a handwritten note reading "Help! Wendy!!" was reportedly thrown from her assisted living facility window, prompting a police wellness check. The incident occurred amidst Williams' claims of being held against her will under a guardianship controlling her finances and personal affairs since 2022. Just prior to this incident, it was announced that Williams would be making her first daytime television appearance in four years on ABC's "The View." Williams reportedly took and aced a cognitive assessment on Monday, scoring 10/10, contradicting her guardian's claims of worsening cognitive impairment due to frontotemporal dementia and aphasia. The NYPD and Adult Protective Services are reportedly investigating Williams' guardianship arrangement. Attorney Joe Tacopina is considering representing Williams, potentially leading to a jury trial to determine her cognitive function. Supporters are rallying behind Williams with the hashtag #freewendy, demanding transparency and her return to control of her life.