Wendy Williams spotted in public for first time in a year after dementia diagnosis

Wendy Williams , the American talk show icon, was recently spotted in her first public outing since she went off the radar a year ago due to health concerns.

At 60 years old, the television personality is reportedly under a guardianship arrangement after being diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia in 2023.

The beloved host dazzled fans with her smile as she emerged at an herbal supplement store in Newark, New Jersey, exuding positivity as she posed with supporters clenching a bright bouquet.

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Having stepped back from her celebrated talk show in 2021 for her well-being, Williams faced her heath challenges head-on and received her diagnosis following thorough medical evaluations in 2023.

Despite her struggles, Wendy shone brightly in a chic blue dress and trendy white moon boots, elevating her style with vibrant pink lipstick and nails to match during this rare sighting, where she was joined by her son Kevin Hunter Jr.

A touching social media post from the wellness stores manager where Wendy made her appearance read: "Much love to Wendy Williams and her son @topfloor_kev I remember when I met Kevin in Usha village, my dad told me I want you to meet Wendy's son. At that time, we were the only ones of the same age in Usha."

Fans of the celebrity were quick to react to her post, with many expressing their happiness at seeing the TV star in good spirits despite her health struggles. One fan wrote: "This makes me smile."

Another chimed in: "So glad to see this...."

A third admirer remarked: "Wendy looks good! God bless her,' while a fourth said: " while a fourth added: "Yes please get her back healthy we miss the old Wendy."

The store's manager spoke with The US Sun about Wendy and Kevin's visit, saying: "When they came, they didn't ask for specific things, and they were talking about health and wellness."

"Wendy did mention how she wanted to detox more herself. It was like she wanted to learn more about the products before she jumped in, so we are expecting to have her back so we can go more in-depth. This was kind of an icebreaker. She did mention she is dealing with brain fog as well, and that she wanted to get more mental clarity," he continued.

The manager further shared: "She also said she is dealing with stress, because who's not battling that, but she didn't go in much more detail on that. She also mentioned she wanted to work on her circulation."