Wendy Williams Reportedly Fires Lawyer as She Fights Conservatorship, Calls Assisted Living a ‘Prison’

Former television host Wendy Williams has reportedly fired her court-appointed attorney as she fights to end her conservatorship, marking another dramatic turn in her ongoing legal struggle. According to The New York Post, Williams dismissed attorney Linda Redlisky on Wednesday, January 29, after alleging that Redlisky failed to file crucial documents for a trial.

The TMZ-cited report suggests Williams had been eager to proceed with the legal battle to determine whether her guardianship was still necessary. The latest development follows Williams’ emotional interview with Charlamagne tha God on The Breakfast Club, where she broke down in tears while describing her current living situation.

The 60-year-old media personality revealed that she has been confined to an assisted-living facility in New York City, which she compared to a “prison,” lamenting that she has no access to a laptop or iPad. “My life is f**ked up. I feel like I’m in prison. I’m definitely isolated,” Williams said during the January 16 interview. “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 further claimed that she is surrounded by much older residents and is prohibited from leaving or receiving visitors. “I’m in this place where the people are in their 90s and their 80s and their 70s. There’s something wrong with these people here on this floor,” she stated. The former talk show host also expressed concern about missing her father’s upcoming birthday, as per The Post.

“I don’t know if I’m going to be able to see my dad on his 94th birthday. The day after that is not promised,” she said tearfully. “This is what is called emotional abuse.” Williams’ court-appointed care team has reportedly diagnosed her with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, though she strongly disputes the assessment.

“I’m not cognitively impaired,” she insisted. During the interview, her niece, Alex Finnie, also spoke out in her defense. “Anybody that knows my aunt knows she’s always had a unique personality. How she’s talking, that’s her. That’s who she is. Don’t try to twist how she is,” Finnie said.

In a bid to support Williams’ legal fight, Finnie and a family friend have launched a GoFundMe campaign aimed at helping her regain control of her life and return to her Florida home. The fundraiser’s message reads:

“A GoFundMe fundraiser is being urgently organized to assist Wendy in expediting her return to her rightful home in Florida. For far too long, Wendy has faced the challenges of being unjustly placed under guardianship and labeled as incapacitated, despite her strong will and determination to live her life independently.”

The campaign also accuses Williams’ court-appointed guardian of isolating her from friends and family, leaving her without the critical support system she needs. As Williams continues her legal battle, supporters hope that her case will gain traction and allow her to reclaim her independence.