Wendy Williams’s tragic tale shines a light on court-ordered conservatorship
Former talkshow host takes public her battle to remove her guardian, ordered by a court due to dementia and aphasia
The note dropped from the upper floor window of an assisted living facility in New York on the morning of 10 March contained a simple message: “Help! Wendy!!” it read.
For any patient inside, it would have been tragic. But, astonishingly, the writer of this note was Wendy Williams, a trailblazing television talkshow host and once one of the most recognisble daytime TV faces in America.
Continue reading...
Read more at The Guardian
Topics
-
Wendy Williams taken to hospital from her assisted living facility
Wendy Williams was taken by ambulance from an assisted living facility in Hudson Yards in Midtown Manhattan to a nearby hospital.ABC News - 6d -
Wendy Williams takes aim at guardianship in 'The View' interview
Former talk show host Wendy Williams took steady aim at her court-appointed guardianship in an interview with "The View" Friday, insisting that she is not cognitively impaired and does not know why ...NBC News - 2d -
Agent ordered to pay costs to former Chelsea director after losing High Court Case bid
Football agent Saif Alrubie has lost his latest court battle with former Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia and has been ordered to pay her £150,000 in costs.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
South Korean court orders impeached president released from jail
A South Korean court has ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail, according to news reports FridayABC News - Mar. 7 -
Teacher ordered to remove signs from classroom, including one saying 'Everyone is welcome here'
An Idaho teacher is in a standoff with her own school district after officials ordered her to remove classroom signs, including one that reads, “Everyone is welcome here.”NBC News - 1d -
Wendy Williams 'can find peace' at Brock Pierce's mansion, says former child star
Brock Pierce, the former 'Mighty Ducks' child star-turned-crytpocurrency boss, says Wendy Williams can 'begin her journey to healing' at his mansion.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
US deports hundreds of Venezuelans despite court order
The White House says it has removed Venezuelan gang members and denies violating a court order.BBC News - 7h -
Mace sued for defamation over allegations in stunning floor speech
A man Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) accused of being part of a group of “predators” in a stunning House floor speech is suing her for defamation. The complaint, filed Friday in federal court, sets up a ...The Hill - 2d -
Dylan Mulvaney reflects on fame, Bud Light backlash and resilience
Dylan Mulvaney, the transgender influencer who rose to fame on TikTok, shares her personal journey in "Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer." She opens up about transitioning in the public eye, ...CBS News - 6d
More from The Guardian
-
Trump says he and Putin will discuss land and powerplants in Ukraine ceasefire talks
Trump says negotiators have already discussed ‘dividing up certain assets’ and that he will talk to Putin on Tuesday. US President Donald Trump said he plans to discuss ending the war in Ukraine ...The Guardian - 3h -
New Canada PM Mark Carney to visit Paris and London amid attacks from Trump
Newly minted prime minister will sit down with Macron and Starmer but has no immediate plans to meet with Donald Trump. Mark Carney, the new Canadian prime minister, is headed to Paris and London ...The Guardian - 6h -
North Macedonia mourns dead in nightclub fire as 15 people detained
Government declares seven-day period of mourning after fire in eastern town of Kočani kills at least 59. North Macedonia has declared a seven-day period of mourning after a fire in a nightclub ...The Guardian - 14h -
US astronauts stranded on ISS for nine months to return to Earth on Tuesday, Nasa says
Journey of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on a SpaceX Crew Dragon craft will be broadcast live. A pair of US astronauts stuck for more than nine months on the International Space Station will be ...The Guardian - 6h -
Houthis and US both vow escalation after wave of deadly American airstrikes in Yemen – Middle East crisis live
US says airstrikes are intended to deter rebel group from attacking Red Sea shipping. Welcome to our live coverage of the latest developments in the Middle East.. The US and Iran-backed Houthis in ...The Guardian - 18m
More in World
-
Houthis and US both vow escalation after wave of deadly American airstrikes in Yemen – Middle East crisis live
US says airstrikes are intended to deter rebel group from attacking Red Sea shipping. Welcome to our live coverage of the latest developments in the Middle East.. The US and Iran-backed Houthis in ...The Guardian - 18m -
Video of attempted break-in was filmed in Pakistan, not India
Yahoo News - 20m -
Canada's Carney to meet with European allies amid tensions with Trump administration
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Paris to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron, seeking support from one of Canada’s oldest allies as U.S. President Donald Trump ...ABC News - 30m -
Managed futures hedge fund ETF launches in Europe
The momentum-surfing vehicles have taken off in the US with investors seeking the potential of uncorrelated returnsFinancial Times - 1h -
Premier League: talking points from the weekend action
Højlund finally finds the net, top-four battle hots up while Willian proves class once again . He finally scored. Rasmus Højlund broke his 21-match goal drought – dating back to 12 December – with ...The Guardian - 1h
