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DJ Boof, longtime disc jockey for “The Wendy Williams Show,” says people within the studio did not perceive the extent of Wendy‘s sickness… and he thinks her relations are the one ones who might help her.
Wendy’s former TV colleague joined us Monday on “TMZ Live,” and he informed us it has been unhappy to see his good friend happening the highway of cognitive decline.
DJ Boof says individuals on ‘Wendy’ knew one thing was happening together with her, however they did not understand simply how sick she really was … specifically, points with alcohol abuse, and ultimately, being identified with aphasia and dementia like Bruce Willis.
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A brand new Lifetime documentary, “Where is Wendy Williams?” highlights her struggles with extreme consuming and a few of her outbursts towards individuals on the present … and DJ Boof tells us he knew Wendy wanted assist lengthy earlier than this system aired.
There’s some query about who’s greatest geared up to assist Wendy … her household, her internal circle or the girl who’s Wendy’s authorized guardian — and there is now a heated battle between these factions.
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Boof says he is stored in contact with Wendy since her present was canceled in 2022, and he or she vanished from the general public eye … telling us when he final noticed her in Miami she gave the impression to be doing nice.
Wendy’s household is down in Florida, together with her sister and her son … and DJ Boof tells us why he thinks that is the perfect place for her transferring ahead.
We coated all of it on the newest episode of The TMZ Podcast, accessible on all podcast platforms.