Wendy Williams Shares Jolly Photo in Honor of Her Birthday Amid Health Issues
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Wendy Williams is turning 59!
The broadcast media veteran, who got her start in radio in 1989, took a moment to thank supporters for the love shown toward her in honor of her special day.
In a social media photo posted on July 18, Williams appeared high-spirited in a jolly capture of herself seemingly participating in a game of pool. For the pic, she held up a pool stick with both hands, shooting a wide-mouthed smile toward the camera. The TV personality donned a black hoodie from her own merchandise collection that read "How Dare You" in contrasting, bold pink lettering.
"Thanks for the BDAY Wishes! ❤️," the caption of the post read, which was uploaded to the Wendy Experience Podcast Instagram account.
Loyal fans took to the comment section with loving remarks and birthday wishes for the star, who has been facing a myriad of long-standing health struggles.
"Happy Birthday Wendy and don’t forget nobody can ever replace you," one reminded her, as another echoed that sentiment, writing, "You are truly missed! Day time TV isn’t the same without you in it! Praying your life is good."
"Happy birthday queen of radio and TV 🎉," a third said.
A separate fan added, "Happy Birthday to the best who ever did it! Happy Birthday Wendy❤️."
Meanwhile, an additional Instagram user inquired, "What ever happened to the podcast?"
Several more chimed in saying they "love" and "miss" the former Wendy Williams Show host, who stepped away from the talk show last year after the severity of her medical issues began to worsen.
Williams had previously teased she'd "be back," in the form of an upcoming podcast, which has seemingly since been halted.
As Parade reported in June, she recently checked into a rehabilitation treatment facility, according to her manager, Will Selby.
In addition to Graves' disease, the former radio DJ also struggles with lymphedema, hyperthyroidism, and other physical ailments, as well as having gone through multiple bouts with substance abuse, which she has also entered rehab and wellness centers for in the past.
