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Jay Leno's wife has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

posted 4 months ago by wheelin176 (2026)
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Jay Leno has reportedly filed for a conservatorship over his longtime wife Mavis Leno, after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

The former late night host, 73, filed the court documents Friday, Jan. 26, TMZ reports. He requested to become the conservator of his wife's estate, listing her diagnosis as the basis for the filing.

It's not clear when Mavis, 77, was diagnosed with the degenerative disease, which progressively impairs memory and other mental functions.

Granting Jay a conservatorship over his wife's estate would give him control over Mavis' finances, a practice that isn't unusual for individuals who are incapacitated in a way that prevents them from managing their own estate.

[–] blue1981 (6584) 4 months ago

I was always more of a Leno fan and thats heartbreaking news.

[–] nyctc7 (41488) 4 months ago

I saw that. Sad. It is nice for a change to see a Hollywood couple married for 40 years. About getting control of her finances, that really isn't a thing here, he's the one who has earned their multimillions.

[–] samoanjoes (51703) 4 months ago

My aunt had a tough time time saying "Alzheimer's" and would always say "old timers" because it was so much easier. It's funny how it still kind of works.

[–] parkerbot (5713) 4 months ago

He seems like a nice fellow, I hope it plays out as well it can for him and her.

[–] ShogunofYonkers (72449) 4 months ago

That's a very cruel illness, I'm very sad for them to hear of it.
Best wishes to the whole family in the coming months or years.

[–] AndyKing1967 (34375) 4 months ago

That’s saddening to hear.