Jay Leno reveals the ‘toughest part’ about wife Mavis’ dementia battle

Jay Leno reveals the ‘toughest part’ about wife Mavis’ dementia battle

Jay Leno is getting candid on his wife Mavis’ health battle. The former late-night host, 75, opened up about a difficult moment in caring for his wife of 45 years amid her dementia battle during a pre-taped “Today” segment, which aired on Thursday. “I mean, probably the toughest part was, every day she’d wake up and … Read more

Jay Leno shares insight into how he’s caring for wife Mavis in her dementia battle

Jay Leno shares insight into how he’s caring for wife Mavis in her dementia battle

Jay Leno proudly gushed over being his wife Mavis Leno’s primary caretaker in her ongoing battle with advanced dementia. “I’ve been very lucky in my life. My wife is fighting dementia and all that, but it’s not cancer,” the comedian, 75, told People at the 34th Annual Love Ride at the Harley-Davidson of Glendale in … Read more

Jay Leno reveals how people react to wife Mavis’ dementia battle: ‘Must be horrible’

Jay Leno reveals how people react to wife Mavis’ dementia battle: ‘Must be horrible’

Jay Leno is opening up about his wife’s ongoing battle with advanced dementia. The former “Tonight Show” host revealed that his wife of 45 years, Mavis Leno, has “still got the fire” despite her shocking diagnosis during an interview with People published Tuesday, Sept. 9. Jay Leno attends a press conference for the Love Ride … Read more

Jay Leno reveals challenges he’s faced as wife Mavis battles dementia

Jay Leno reveals challenges he’s faced as wife Mavis battles dementia

Jay Leno is a man of his word. The comedian, 74, is the official caretaker for his wife of 45 years, Mavis, after she was diagnosed with dementia and he was granted conservatorship over her last year. Now, Leno is reflecting on that role. “When you get married, you sort of take a vow: ‘Will … Read more

Jay Leno tears up over wife Mavis as she battles dementia: ‘I enjoy taking care of her’

Jay Leno tears up over wife Mavis as she battles dementia: ‘I enjoy taking care of her’

Jay Leno gushed over his wife, Mavis, as the pair attended the Feminist Majority Foundation’s 16th annual Global Women’s Rights Awards Gala on May 14. The former late-night host, 74, was officially granted conservatorship over Mavis in April following her “advanced dementia” diagnosis. “We’ve been married 44 years. It gets easier. It doesn’t get harder,” … Read more

Jay Leno and wife Mavis give update on her dementia battle as couple enjoys date night at movie premiere

Jay Leno and wife Mavis give update on her dementia battle as couple enjoys date night at movie premiere

Jay Leno has issued an update on his wife Mavis’s health following her dementia diagnosis and subsequent conservatorship. The former “Tonight Show” host and his wife of nearly 44 years beamed from ear to ear as they enjoyed a date night at the premiere of Netflix’s “Unfrosted” in Hollywood on Tuesday. Their outing came just three … Read more

Jay Leno officially granted conservatorship of wife Mavis amid her dementia diagnosis and ‘difficult period’

Jay Leno officially granted conservatorship of wife Mavis amid her dementia diagnosis and ‘difficult period’

Jay Leno has been officially granted conservatorship of his wife, Mavis Leno, who was diagnosed with dementia. Mavis’ lawyer said she was “in agreement” with the conservatorship during a hearing at Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday, People reports. Mavis added that she’s “receiving excellent care with her husband, Mr. Leno.” “I think she’s … Read more

Norah Jones extends 2024 ‘Visions Tour’ with Mavis Staples. Get tickets

Norah Jones extends 2024 ‘Visions Tour’ with Mavis Staples. Get tickets

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Seven shows wasn’t enough. In mid-January, Norah Jones announced a brief tour in support of her upcoming album “Visions.” A little more than a month later, she’s added … Read more

Jay Leno breaks silence on filing for conservatorship over wife Mavis, her Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Jay Leno breaks silence on filing for conservatorship over wife Mavis, her Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Jay Leno is staying update amid his wife Mavis Leno’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. The former late-night host, 73, filed a conservatorship on Friday over his spouse as she battles the disease. He broke his silence on her condition when approached by the Daily Mail earlier this week while driving with two male pals. “She’s fine. Everybody’s … Read more