Former Late-Night Host Opens up About Wife’s Dementia Battle
Jay Leno, granted conservatorship in April 2024, emphasizes gratitude and joy in caring for his wife with advanced dementia, with her attorney confirming excellent care.
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Jay Leno: Caring for My Wife Isn't 'Work'
Jay Leno spoke to People about caring for his wife, Mavis, who has advanced dementia, and he pushed back against describing what he does as "work." "It's not work, because people come up, and say they feel so sorry," said Leno, 75. "I understand the sympathy, because I know a...
Beloved TV host opens up about caring for wife battling dementia: ‘It’s not work’
Former late-night host Jay Leno spoke openly about caring for his wife Mavis, who was diagnosed with advanced dementia, telling attendees at a California charity event that he finds joy in their time together rather than viewing it as a burden.
Jay Leno (75) spoke openly about life at the Love Ride in Glendale, California, with his wife Mavis Leno, who has been suffering from advanced dementia since April 2024. The former "Tonight Show" presenter told People magazine that he does not feel the care of his partner after over 45 years of marriage as a burden. "I have had a lot of luck in my life. My wife is struggling with dementia, but it is not cancer," he says, "I like taking care of h…
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