Overview
- Leno said the toughest stretch was a roughly three-year period when Mavis woke each day believing she had just learned her mother had died.
- He reported that the 79-year-old still recognizes him, appears content, and has regained her appetite.
- The couple no longer travels or dines out, opting for drives and watching travel and animal videos, with replays of his Tonight Show “Headlines” to spark laughter.
- He uses humor and reassurance in daily care, including a lighthearted “prom” routine when carrying her to the bathroom.
- Leno, 75, remains her primary caregiver after being granted conservatorship of her estate in 2024, highlighting his commitment to their marriage vows.