Jay Leno “loves” taking care of his wife Mavis as she battles advanced dementia.
The former late-night talk show host said the couple was “having fun” dealing with her degenerative disease – which causes a decline in thinking, memory and reasoning skills – which she was diagnosed with in 2024.
Jay – who married Mavis in 1980, told PEOPLE magazine: “I’ve been very lucky in my life. My wife struggles with dementia and all that, but it’s not cancer. It’s not a tumor, so I like taking care of her.”
He continued: “It’s not work, because people come in and say they feel really sorry. I understand the sympathy, because I know a lot of people are going through that, but it’s okay.
“I like taking care of her. I enjoy her company and we have good times. We have fun with her and that’s how it is,” said the BNC »added the actor.
However, the 75-year-old TV star said there will be tough times, but Jay is lucky to be in a position where he can afford to take care of Mavis and her medical bills.
Jay – who is worth $450 million – said in closing: “There’s going to be a few years that are going to be tough. So, the first 46, really great. But it’s OK. It’s not terrible. I’m not one to complain. I’m just lucky to be able to take care of her.”
