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Jay Leno’s wife Mavis says she ‘feels great’ after dementia diagnosis as she hugs him at Unfrosted movie premiere in Los Angeles

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MAVIS Leno, wife of former talk show host Jay Leno, gave fans an update on how she’s feeling following her recent diagnosis.

Jay, 74, and Mavis, 77, were in good spirits as they attended the Unfrosted premiere in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

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Jay Leno and his wife Mavis attended the Unfrosted movie premiere in Los Angeles on Tuesday nightCredit: Getty
The couple, who have been married for over four decades, were seen in good spirits as they smiled and posed on the red carpet

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The couple, who have been married for over four decades, were seen in good spirits as they smiled and posed on the red carpetCredit: Rex
Mavis, 77, revealed she is 'feeling great' following her dementia diagnosis earlier this year

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Mavis, 77, revealed she is ‘feeling great’ following her dementia diagnosis earlier this yearCredit: Rex

The exit comes after Jay – who has been married to the philanthropist for 44 years – recently received a conservatorship for Mavis following her dementia diagnosis.

The couple smiled and posed together as they arrived on the red carpet for Jerry Seinfeld’s new Netflix movie.

The TV personality opted for a black suit with white buttons, while his wife opted for a red turtleneck underneath a printed top and neck scarf.

Mavis’ look was finished off with dark pants and light blue sneakers, complementing her vibrant ensemble.

The couple were seen holding up the peace sign with their arms around each other as they talked about how Mavis has been feeling lately.

“I feel great,” said Mavis Entertainment tonight amid his battle with dementia.

“I thought I’d do something fun for a change,” Jay interjected, addressing the couple’s last date night.

“Everything is so controversial. Just watching a funny, silly movie — it’s great. I think people are going to have a lot of fun,” he added.

The TV presenter highlighted the couple’s long-standing relationship and the importance of spending as much time together as possible.

“Well, we hang out every day,” he said of him and Mavis.

Jay Leno looks tense as he drives a vintage car around Los Angeles after becoming wife Mavis’ conservator

“We had a lot of fun. 44 years [married]So we’re doing well.”

JAY CONSERVATION

On January 27, 2024, People reported that Jay had filed for conservatorship for his wife following her diagnosis.

Court documents revealed that Mavis “sometimes does not know her husband, Jay, or his date of birth.”

The report added that Mavis “is very disoriented and will ruminate about her parents, who have passed away, and her mother, who died around 20 years ago.”

10 Common Warning Signs of Dementia

The most common symptoms to watch out for, according to Alzheimer’s Disease International

  1. Memory loss
  2. Problems with language
  3. Difficulty with family tasks
  4. Disorientation
  5. Poor or absent judgment
  6. Loss of items
  7. Changes in mood and behavior
  8. Challenges in understanding spatial and visual information
  9. Inability to keep up with things
  10. Withdrawal from Social and Labor Activities

According to Peoplehis wife’s lawyer said Mavis agreed to the conservatorship and that Jay was taking good care of her.

The judge also believed that Jay was fit to be her conservator and accepted Mavis’s consent, adding that Mavis appeared to be in the “least restrictive environment.”

The comedian said he was preparing Mavis’ estate and will, planning to put all of their assets into common property.

Although the two have been married for over four decades, they do not share any children.

RECENT POINTS

Just days after Jay filed for conservatorship, he was seen looking haggard during a solo outing.

Paparazzi caught the TV star in a full denim ensemble, which included a button-down shirt tucked into his pants.

Jay had a serious expression on his face and sometimes kept his head down.

Earlier this month, Jay was spotted once again while driving around Los Angeles in a vintage Buick.

Jay appeared to be depressed as he sat behind the wheel with his hand over his mouth.

He was captured looking down solemnly despite driving with the top of his car down on a sunny day.

Around the same time, Jay was seen getting out of his car to buy food at a restaurant in Beverly Hills.

He looked tired once again as he wore a double denim outfit, showing off his recent weight loss.

Jay filed for conservatorship for his wife in January when court documents revealed she was “very disoriented” and was forgetting the people in her life

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Jay filed for conservatorship for his wife in January when court documents revealed she was “very disoriented” and was forgetting the people in her lifeCredit: Getty
Jay was deemed suitable to be her conservator as the judge said Mavis was in the 'least restrictive environment'

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Jay was deemed suitable to be her conservator as the judge said Mavis was in the ‘least restrictive environment’Credit: Getty
The TV personality was recently spotted looking solemn during a solo outing, just days after filing for guardianship.

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The TV personality was recently spotted looking solemn during a solo outing, just days after filing for guardianship.Credit: Getty
Jay had his apparent weight loss on full display earlier this month while picking up food in Los Angeles

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Jay had his apparent weight loss on full display earlier this month while picking up food in Los AngelesCredit: A Mega Agência



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