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Coverage dated November 19, 2025

Jay Leno shares new details on how wife Mavis' dementia is progressing: 'I enjoy taking care of her'

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The former host of "The Tonight Show" spoke about how he makes his wife, who is living with dementia, laugh and how she still makes him "melt" with her love.

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  1. Fox News

    Jay Leno honors ‘for better or worse’ marriage vow as wife battles dementia (opens Fox News)

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    Comedian Jay Leno opens up about caring for his wife Mavis, who has advanced dementia, after more than 40 years of marriage and how he honors his wedding vows.

  2. NBC News

    Jay Leno reveals 'toughest part' of wife Mavis' advanced dementia battle (opens NBC News)

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    Jay Leno is opening up about the challenges that come with looking after wife, Mavis, who has advanced dementia

  3. NBC Chicago

    Jay Leno shares new details on how wife Mavis' dementia is progressing: 'I enjoy taking care of her' (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The former host of "The Tonight Show" spoke about how he makes his wife, who is living with dementia, laugh and how she still makes him "melt" with her love.

  4. New York Post

    Jay Leno reveals the ‘toughest part’ about wife Mavis’ dementia battle (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Jay Leno and Mavis Leno tied the knot in 1980.

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