Jay Leno Files for Conservatorship Over Wife Mavis Following Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Jay Leno has filed for a conversatorship over his wife Mavis.

On Friday (January 26), it was revealed that the 73-year-old former late-night talk show host filed the court documents to become the conservator of his 77-year-old wife’s estate following her Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis, TMZ reports.

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As of right now, it’s unclear when Mavis was first diagnosed with the brain disorder or how far her symptoms have progressed.

Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that starts with memory loss and is the most common type of dementia.

Jay and Mavis first met back in the ’70s after he performed at a comedy club in Los Angeles before marrying in 1980. They don’t have any children.

There will be a hearing for the conservatorship on April 9.

In a recent interview, Jay revealed the one thing that would force him to retire.