Jay Leno opened up on caring for his wife, Mavis Leno, following her advanced dementia diagnosis, saying it has been “challenging,” but he wouldn’t have it any other way.

Jay Leno is is opening up about caring for his wife of over 40 years following her dementia diagnosis. The comedian discussed his experience looking after his wife Mavis Leno in a lengthy interview with Graham Bensinger posted to YouTube on Wednesday.

After filing for conservatorship over his wife in 2024, Mavis Leno’s neurologist, Dr. Hart Cohen, confirmed for the courts that Jay Leno is the “standup guy” he hopes to be, adding that he is “such a nice man and treats [Mavis] like gold,” People reported.