Wendy Williams’ family launches GoFundMe under conservatorship

Wendy Williams’ family has had enough.

Loved ones of the TV personality launched a GoFundMe to raise $50,000 for the talk show host, 60, who is experiencing “loneliness and deep isolation” amid her conservatorship.

The Williams family hosted the fundraiser Wednesday.

After launching the GoFundMe, Williams and her niece, Alex Finnie, took to the “Breakfast Club” to address allegations that she suffers from cognitive impairment and wants freedom from the controversial conservatorship.

She is currently in a facility in New York, where she can call her loved ones, but they cannot call her. Williams also does not have access to the internet via a laptop or iPad.

Williams – who was diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia in May 2023 – compared conservatorship to a “prison”.

The GoFundMe campaign has so far raised $12,171 of its $50,000 goal. A photo on the fundraising page shows a cute snap of Williams and Finnie.

“For far too long, Wendy has had to deal with the challenges of being unfairly placed under conservatorship and labeled as incapable, despite her strong will and determination to live her life independently,” the description reads.

“His current situation is not only unfair, but also deeply isolating. The guardian assigned to her severed her connections with friends and family, leaving her without the support network she desperately needs. This isolation in New York made it increasingly difficult for her to maintain her strength and resilience.

Additionally, Williams’ family is “passionately pleading for her return to Florida, where she can once again be surrounded by the love and support of those who care about her.” They suffer emotionally when they witness the detrimental consequences of his isolation on his well-being.

“Unfortunately, they have exhausted their financial resources in their fight against this unjust conservatorship and are in dire need of assistance in obtaining legal representation,” the caption continues. “Legal services can be prohibitively expensive and, without our support, they may struggle to navigate the complexity of the situation.

Concluding the message, his family urged the public to donate if they can.

“Your generous contribution can make a profound difference!” By coming together in solidarity, we can help speed Wendy’s return and ensure that she no longer has to endure the pain of loneliness and disconnection.

On “The Breakfast Club,” Williams became emotional while talking about her father’s upcoming 94th birthday, admitting she wasn’t sure if she would be allowed to fly to Miami to celebrate with him.

“It is essential that she does not suffer in silence in New York while her family awaits her return to the warm arms of Florida, where she truly belongs,” the statement concluded. “Let’s come together to support Wendy and her family during this critical time! »

The GoFundMe page is titled “Support Wendy Williams’ Fight for Independence.”

During Williams’ call on the Charlamagne tha God radio show, she insisted she “doesn’t have a cognitive impairment,” adding, “Do I look like What the hell?”

“I have $15,” Williams said, also claiming her cats “are missing.”

“My life is fucked,” she said. “I feel like I’m in prison. I am definitely isolated. I keep the door closed, watch TV, listen to the radio and look out the window. Sit here while my life passes by.

“I live in a place where people are in their 90s, 80s and 70s,” Williams said. “There’s something wrong with these people here on this floor.”