Jay Leno and his wife, Mavis, enjoyed a night out together amidst her dementia diagnosis.
The couple made an appearance at the premiere of “Unfrosted” in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening. This event took place shortly after Jay was given conservatorship of their shared estate, a request that he had made back in January.
According to a report from Entertainment Tonight, the actor requested a Los Angeles judge to approve his bid to “structure her living trust and other estate plans” in case he passed away before her.
According to court documents obtained by ET, it is stated that Mavis has been experiencing a gradual decline in her capacity and orientation to space and time for a number of years. The documents also mention that Jay, her spouse, is fully capable of providing ongoing support for Mavis’ physical and financial needs, just as he has done throughout their marriage.
Furthermore, another filing stated that the current state of Mavis’s health prevents her from being able to carry out the estate plan.
Jay Leno and Wife Mavis Step Out Together Amid Her Dementia Diagnosis
Jay and Mavis made the decision to go out for a date night, despite Mavis’ ongoing health challenges. Despite her battle with dementia, Mavis, who is 77 years old, expressed to ET that she is feeling “great.”
During the interview, the interviewer expressed their delight in seeing Jay and Mavis together.
Jay jokingly expressed his desire to attend something fun for a change. He highlighted how everything nowadays is so controversial and emphasized the importance of enjoying a funny and silly movie. Jay believed that people would truly have a fantastic time.
Kevin Frazier from ET pointed out the admiration fans have for Jay’s unwavering support for Mavis. He emphasized that their strong marital bond is what makes it effortless for Jay to stand by his wife. Jay himself revealed that the secret to their happiness lies in their deep friendship.
“We have a wonderful time,” Jay replied promptly. “We’ve been married for 44 years, so we’re doing well.”
Kevin inquired about Jay’s recent 72nd birthday celebration.
“I’m not really into celebrating birthdays,” Jay remarked.
Mavis added, “Neither of us are!”
Jay enthusiastically declared, “Every day is a good day, and my life is one big party!”
