In illness and health.
Jay Leno shared a rare idea of being his wife Mavis Leno after his advanced diagnosis of dementia.
“When you get married, you vote: ‘Will I live up to this? Or will I be, like, a sordid guy [where] If something happens to my wife, am I hitting the cashier in the Mini Mart? ” Said in Wednesday episode of the podcast “in deep with graham bensinger”.
“No, I didn’t. I enjoy time with my wife. I’m home, I cook dinner for her, I watch television and it’s fine.”
The former “Tonight Show” presenter, 74, said that his marriage has not changed in the last 45 years, except “now [he has] To feed it and do all those things. “
Despite calling him a “challenge,” he said, “I like it. I like to take care of her is a very independent woman, so I like what I am necessary.”
Jay, who has been dealing with his own health problems in recent years, told the journalist that he has to “find humor” in the situation to overcome it.
“At some point in my life, I will be called to defend myself. I think that is really what defines a marriage. I mean, that is really love. That’s what you do,” he said.
“I want to say, I am slippery I did and ran. I am slippery I did with a woman of half of my age or that nonsense. I prefer to be with her than something else.”
Duration The interview, the comedian shared that part of his daily routine with Mavis, 78, now includes going through his memories together on Flash cards.
“He is a son of fun. I go,” honey, that is President Obama. Do you remember that we had dinner? ” [She’ll say]”Oh, not me.” [And I’ll say]”Yes, honey, that was you!” He said as an example.
In January 2024, page six confirmed the star of “Jay Leno’s Garage” Requested a curator about his wife After his diagnosis.
He said in the judicial documents he wanted “Execute a patrimonial plan, including a revocable trust andwhich will provide Mavis and Mavis’s brother and his only heir alive apart from Jay. “
An April report published by the lawyer appointed by the Mavis court, Ronald Ostrin, great, more information about his health, Detailing that she “has a lot of disorientation” and of reflections “about his parents who have died.”
Despite having a clear “cognitive impairment,” Ostrin described Mavis as “a lovely person” with “a lovely personality” that can still “communicate.”
“She expressed her desire to vote and told me a little about her philanthropic work,” said the lawyer on her meeting. “She recovered great faith and confidence in Mr. Leno and trusted him for her protection and guidance.”
As for the dynamics of the couple, Ostrin said it was clear that Jay and Mavis “have a long -term, loving and supporting relationship” with many “resources” to give the latter a “safe and less restrictive environment.”
“Mrs. Leno seemed very happy in her cozy atmosphere,” said the lawyer, thought he clarified that she “sometimes does not know the husband … or her date of birth.”
Shortly after, Jay was granted the curator About his wife, with whom he married in 1980.
At the same time, the night legend hit its own health problems after Maintaining third grade burns to his face, Breaking multiple bones In a motorcycle accident and Overcome the right side of your face After falling on a rock.
