- Comedian Jay Leno has filed legal documents to become the conservator of his wife Mavis Leno’s estate, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
- Despite Mavis’s condition, Jay has been seen in public with her as recently as November, highlighting their enduring partnership.
- The couple, married since 1980, made the choice not to have children, with Mavis taking credit for the decision.
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Jay Leno has taken legal steps to become the conservator of his wife, Mavis Leno’s, estate. According to court records, the comedian filed the necessary documents on Friday. The reason behind this conservatorship is that Mavis is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, as confirmed by a source with direct knowledge. This diagnosis raises concerns about Mavis’s ability to care for herself.
Despite Mavis’s condition, Jay has been seen in public with her as recently as November. The couple was photographed together at a comedy event in Los Angeles. It is unclear when Mavis was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, a progressive disease that affects memory and is the most common form of dementia.
Jay and Mavis have been married for several decades, having tied the knot in 1980. They met in the 1970s at the famous Comedy Store in West Hollywood. The couple made the decision not to have children, a choice that Mavis takes credit for. At 77 years old, Mavis is four years older than Jay.