URGENT UPDATE: Wendy Williams is raising alarms about her guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, allegedly restricting her access to friends following a significant health improvement. The former talk show host was reportedly cleared of having frontotemporal dementia aphasia by renowned neurologist, Dr. Samuel Gandy, but insiders say Morrissey has reacted by isolating her from social interactions.
On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, Williams was set to celebrate her health news with a dinner at Max Tucci’s TUCCI restaurant in New York’s Noho neighborhood. However, she could not reach her bodyguard, leading her to suspect that Morrissey had possibly dismissed him, as reported by sources close to the situation. Williams, who resides in a luxury living facility’s memory unit floor, must have a bodyguard accompany her when leaving the premises unless her niece, Alex Finnie, visits from Miami, Florida.
“She can’t go anywhere without Sabrina signing off, and [the bodyguard] being there,” a source revealed, illustrating the tight controls imposed by Morrissey. Despite Williams’ estate covering the expenses, insiders claim this isn’t the first instance of Morrissey removing a bodyguard. “She’s fired a previous bodyguard. They don’t keep her in the loop. [Morrissey] doesn’t want her to go out,” the source elaborated.
The dinner was planned over two weeks ago, with friends including comedian Luenell and former “Wendy” show producer Suzanne Bass ready to surprise Williams. Ultimately, they celebrated without her, though Luenell managed to speak with the host over the phone. “I was going to kiss you, hold your hand, all the s–t you don’t like,” Luenell expressed during their conversation. “I’m praying for you, queen,” she added, emphasizing the emotional connection.
Williams expressed a desire to introduce Luenell during one of her upcoming Las Vegas shows, saying, “It was a sweet reunion, but would’ve been much better in person,” according to sources. Friends of Williams believe her recent outing to attend the wedding of power attorney Joe Tacopina’s son may have angered Morrissey. Tacopina stated, “Wendy is not being protected. She’s being punished. What should’ve been a safeguard became a system of control that limited her voice, her choices, and her dignity. No guardianship should ever feel like a sentence.”
Despite efforts to reach Morrissey for comment, she has not responded, leaving many to wonder about the true nature of this guardianship and its implications for Williams’ freedom and well-being. As this situation develops, it raises critical questions about the responsibilities and limits of guardianship in protecting vulnerable individuals while allowing them dignity and agency.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds.