to Chef Alam Shirley CHS in breakable Spirit Bel to Chef W Willams thanked fans for their support following Thursday's announcement that she had been diagnosed with primary Progressive aasia and front temporal dementia publicly addressing the news for the first time hopeful for her recovery revealed I want to say I have immense gratitude for the love and kind words I have received after sharing my diagnosis of aphasia and temporal Dem for high survival rate surely opted for an alternative treat and radiation determined to fight and keep her your response has been overwhelming Williams said in a statement to the associated was accompanied by Heartfelt messages from shley the messages shared with me have touched me reminding me of the power of unity and the need for compassion her message arrives a day after her care team shared the diagnosis which was given to Williams last year the restaurant was packed with many coming to enjoy team said the decision to share this news was difficult and made after careful consideration not only to advocate for understanding and compassion for Wendy but to raise awareness about aasia and frontotemporal dementia and support the thousands of others facing similar circumstances Williams's Guardian