Wendy Williams to take health-related break from TV show



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by LYNN ELBER, AP Television Writer

FILE – In this Nov. 7, 2014, Wendy Williams arrives during the 2014 Soul Train Awards in Las Vegas. Williams' family says she is taking a break from her TV talk show to deal with health issues. In a statement Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, the family said that Williams has suffered complications from the Graves' disease in the past few days. (Photo by Omar Vega / Invision / AP, File)

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Wendy Williams Friday, February 1, 2012 Friday.

The family wrote in a statement that Williams has suffered complications from Graves' disease in the past few days.

Debmar-Mercury is a provider of "significant time" in the hospital.

Williams has a strong desire to return to work and must focus on her "personal and physical well-being," the family said, adding a request that her privacy be respected.

Williams, 54, is married to Kevin Hunter.

She is one of the other health problems, a fracture she suffered in December, the statement said.

The host revealed the Graves' disease diagnosis on his show last February, when she announced a three-week hiatus.

Serious illnesses and causes of overproduction of thyroid hormones.

In October 2017, Williams fainted on stage during her show, saying later she became overheated while wearing a bulky Halloween costume.

Debmar-Mercury said that it "wholeheartedly" supports Williams' decision to take the time she needs. She will be welcomed back when she is ready, the company said.

Repeats of "The Wendy Williams Show" will air during the week of Jan. 21, to be followed by original episodes with guest hosts.

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