Mavis Leno, wife of Jay Leno, “sometimes does not know her husband nor her date of birth” as she continues to battle Alzheimer’s disease, according to new court documents.
The statement, which was made by Mavis’ court-appointed attorney Robert Ostrin, was part of a new filing to petition the Los Angeles court to allow Leno, 73, to set up a conservatorship after Mavis was diagnosed with “advanced dementia.”
Mavis Leno, wife of Jay Leno, “sometimes does not know her husband nor her date of birth” as she continues to battle Alzheimer’s according to brand new court documents. Amy Graves/WireImage Ostrin reported despite the fact that it “was clear she had cognitive impairment,” the counsel said that the 77-year-old Mavis was a “delightful person” with a “charming personality.” Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Meyers ManxAccording to the report, which was obtained by People, Mavis “has a lot of disorientation, will ruminate about her parents who have both passed and her mother who died about 20 years ago.”
Ostrin reported even though it “was clear she had cognitive impairment,” 77-year-old Mavis was a “delightful person” with a “charming personality.”
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The documents also state that Leno and Mavis — who have been married since 1980 and do not have any children — have a “long-term, loving and supportive” relationship and that she looks upon the former “Tonight Show” host as “her protector and she trusts him.”
“Ms. Leno seemed very happy in their cozy environment,” Ostrin said.
In the documents, Ostrin notes that Mavis “does not object” but rather “consents to” the conservatorship, which Leno filed for in January after the diagnosis was confirmed by TMZ.
Leno and Mavis married in 1980 and do not have any children. Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesMavis’ neurologist, Dr. Hart Cohen, supported the decision to make Leno the conservator of his wife’s estate, noting that the former host is “such a nice man and treats [Mavis] like gold.”
“Based on my interaction with Mr. Leno, plus some research I have done, he seems to be a standup guy,” Ostrin said. “And his private persona matches the public persona he projects.”
Earlier this year, Leno spoke to the Daily Mail about his wife’s ongoing battle.
Mavis’ neurologist, Dr. Hart Cohen, also supported the decision to make Leno the conservator of his wife’s estate stating that the former host is “such a nice man and treats [Mavis] like gold.” Kevin Winter/Getty Images“She’s fine. Everybody’s good, we’re doing well,” the comedian said, while behind the wheel of a vintage car. “[I] set up a will, in case something happens.”
He refused to elaborate further and gave the camera crew a thumbs-up before driving away.
Leno’s brief statement came after the pair were spotted taking in a show at the Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, Calif.
In the initial filing, the documents read that Mavis’ “current condition renders her incapable of executing the estate plan.” London Entertainment for NY PostThe pair smiled and waved to onlookers as they made their way into the club where Leno had performed earlier in the day.
In the initial filing, the documents read that Mavis’ “current condition renders her incapable of executing the estate plan.”
“Unfortunately, Mavis has been progressively losing capacity and orientation to space and time for several years,” the docs state. “Jay is fully capable of continuing his support for Mavis’s physical and financial needs as he has throughout their marriage.”
A hearing to see if Leno is granted the petition is scheduled for next week in LA. Mavis is not required to attend due to her “medical inability.”
