Jay Leno’s Wife ‘Sometimes Does Not Know’ Him After 45 Years Together – She’s Battling ‘Advanced’ Dementia.
After spending nearly five decades together, Jay Leno and his wife Mavis are now facing one of the most difficult challenges of their lives: Mavis’s battle with advanced dementia. Their journey, once marked by laughter, companionship, and mutual support, has taken a difficult turn as Mavis’s condition has progressed. The disease has begun to take a significant toll—not only on her memory, but on the couple’s daily life.
There are days when Mavis no longer recognizes Jay, the man she’s loved for most of her life. She sometimes forgets basic personal details, including her own birthday. In early 2024, Jay Leno made the heartbreaking decision to file for conservatorship of Mavis’s person and estate. The decision wasn’t taken lightly, but it was made with her well-being as the top priority.
The move was fully supported by Mavis herself and backed by her medical team, who all agreed that it was necessary to ensure she…
