Jay Leno is granted conservatorship of his dementia-stricken wife Mavis as judge tells the emotional TV legend ‘everything you’re doing is right’ [Video]

18:25 EDT 09 Apr 2024 , updated 18:43 EDT 09 Apr 2024

Jay Leno has been officially granted conservatorship of his wife Mavis Leno due to her ongoing battle with dementia. 

People reported that during a hearing earlier today at Los Angeles Superior Court, Mavis’ lawyer said she was in agreement with the conservatorship. 

The ex-Tonight Show host petitioned Los Angeles Superior Court in January to be appointed her conservator because her condition makes her unable to handle her own affairs.

In court on Tuesday the judge agreed, saying: ‘I think she’s in the least restrictive environment. I think she’s in very good care with Mr. Leno.’

The outlet reported that she addressed Leno, 73, saying: ‘Everything you’re doing is right. I totally under this is a difficult period’, before confirming he was fit to be her conservator.