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Now thatWendy Williamsis “100 percent retired” fromThe Wendy Williams Show, she’s setting her sights on several new projects — even as she navigates health issues impacting her quality of life.
Less than two weeks after she missed theseries finale of her long-running chat show, the host revealed that she “can only feel maybe five percent of my feet” as a result of her ongoing struggle with Lymphedema.
Williams, 57, did however note in aTMZ Liveinterview Wednesday that she can stand up independently and does not currently require a wheelchair.
Williams, however, didn’t further elaborate on what her footwear business would entail.
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Williams, who made a name for herself in radio, shared more detail about her plan to return to being booked and busy via another audio medium.
Williams also pointed to the flexibility of a podcast, including the potential to take a future show international: “Where will I go? I’m not sure. Europe? To France? Wherever I want to go,” she said.
On June 17, guest hostSherri Shepherdclosed out the serieson Williams' behalfsince the host had been unable to return for much of her final season due to her health problems.
“You have to say, there is nobody likeWendy Williams,” said Shepherd, 55, on the series' last broadcast. “From her days on the radio, to ruling daytime talk for 13 seasons, Wendy earned her title as the queen of all media.”
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Before the show appeared to be coming to its end, Williams had beenadamant about returningto host when she was able.
“[My] health is very well. And I’ve actually had a few appointments,” she toldGood Morning Americain March. “You know, I’m 57 now and I have the mind and body of a 25-year-old.”
She added, “I’m very comfortable. You know, my partners with the show — everybody’s ready,” she said. “Give me about three months. There are private things that I have to deal with and then I’ll be ready to come back and be free and ready to do my thing.”
source: people.com
