Wendy Williams is making strikes in her battle to finish her guardianship.
The previous “Wendy Williams Show” host, 60, reportedly fired her court-appointed lawyer, Linda Redlisky, on Wednesday.
Sources informed TMZ that Redlisky obtained the pink slip after the lawyer allegedly did not file paperwork for a trial about whether or not Williams’ guardianship was mandatory when the TV star requested her to take action.
The Put up reached out to Williams’ reps for remark.
The transfer comes after Williams broke down crying about her well being and court-ordered guardianship in a uncommon interview with Charlamagne tha God earlier this month.
Through the chat, she revealed she’s dwelling in a New York Metropolis wellness facility that she claimed was extra like a luxurious jail.
“My life is f–ked up,” she mentioned throughout the interview on January 16. “I feel like I’m in prison. I’m definitely isolated. I keep the door closed, I watch TV, listen to the radio and look out the window. Sit here as my life goes by.”
Williams additionally claimed she’s “not cognitively impaired,” regardless of her “care team” saying she was recognized with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia in 2023.
The ex-talk present host made headlines when she alleged she solely had “$15” to her title and had no entry to the web on the facility.
“This is what is called emotional abuse,” she quipped on “The Breakfast Club.”
Williams’ niece, Alex Finnie, was additionally on the road to fiercely defend her aunt’s psychological state.
“Anybody that knows my aunt knows she’s always been a unique personality,” mentioned Finnie. “How she’s talking, that’s her. That’s who she is. Don’t try to twist how she is.”
Days after the interview, sources informed The Put up that Williams believes her court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, is making the most of her.
Finnie and a household good friend began a GoFundMe following the outpouring of fan love after Williams’ interview.
Donations “will directly support Wendy’s legal efforts and cover essential costs associated with her case,” the fundraising web page learn.
The cash will likely be used for issues like “retaining experienced legal counsel specialized in guardianship,” “covering the costs associated with filing necessary legal documents and motions to challenge the guardianship,” and “engaging medical and psychological experts to provide testimony and evaluations that support Wendy’s case for independence.”
As of this publish, Williams’ GoFundMe has collected greater than $44k of its $50k purpose.
