AceShowbiz - Wendy Williams was hospitalized amid her ongoing battle for independence. The 60-year-old was transported from her assisted living facility in New York City to a local hospital on Monday, March 10 after authorities responded to a welfare check initiated by Williams tossing a handwritten note out her window that read, "Help! Wendy!!"

The wellness check, which took place around 11:15 A.M., led to Williams being escorted out of the facility by New York Police Department officers and into an ambulance.

The former TV star, who has been diagnosed with both frontotemporal dementia and primary progressive aphasia, has been living in a memory ward at the assisted living center as she continues her fight against her court-ordered guardianship.

Williams' legal guardianship, overseen by Sabrina Morrissey since May 2022, regulates her finances and health. Morrissey has publicly stated that Williams is "cognitively impaired, permanently disabled, and legally incapacitated."

Williams, however, vehemently disagrees, arguing that she is neither cognitively impaired nor incapacitated. "I am not cognitively impaired but I feel like I am in prison," she passionately told "The Breakfast Club" in January.

The details of Williams' life under guardianship reveal a troubling picture. She lives in a highly restrictive environment where the elevators are locked, visitors are restricted, and she lacks autonomy over her own movements. She has also claimed that she is unaware of the medications being administered to her.

Adding complexity to the ordeal is the fact that Williams hasn't been seen by a medical professional for an extended period, despite her diagnoses. During a recent appearance on NewsNation's Banfield, Williams disclosed, "I've been here for almost a year now, and this is very suffocating."

Despite her medical conditions, Williams remains resolute in her fight for freedom. She is contesting the guardianship, and Morrissey has recently shown willingness to allow a new medical evaluation. This could mark a significant step toward Williams reclaiming control over her own life.

Williams had also planned a return to TV, with a scheduled appearance on ABC's "The View," marking her first daytime appearance in years. However, this appearance is now uncertain following her hospitalization.

As this high-profile guardianship battle continues, Wendy Williams' story serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities and potential injustices associated with court-appointed guardianships. For young fans who grew up watching her vibrant television persona, her current plight is a stark and sobering contrast.