Jay Leno’s Wife ‘Sometimes Does Not Know’ Him After 45 Years Together – She’s Battling ‘Advanced’ Dementia.

For nearly 45 years, Jay Leno and his wife Mavis shared a life of laughter and partnership. Now, Mavis faces advanced dementia, sometimes forgetting Jay, her husband of over four decades. In 2024, Jay petitioned for conservatorship to manage her care and estate, stepping into the role of caregiver. Their love story began in

1976 at the Comedy Store, leading to a marriage built on mutual respect and shared values, choosing not to have children to focus on their life together. Despite Mavis’s cognitive decline, Jay remains devoted, finding purpose in caring for her through daily routines and challenges. He describes their bond as stronger than ever, defined by patience and love, even as dementia reshapes their life together.