Even after facing a car fire and a motorcycle accident, Jay Leno’s optimism still shines through.
At a glance:
- Jay Leno remains positive, despite facing personal challenges, including his wife Mavis’ dementia and his own injuries.
- Leno was hospitalized with third-degree burns and later broke multiple bones in a motorcycle accident, but he downplays the incidents.
- The former talk show host is now his wife’s conservator and has taken on more caregiving responsibilities as Mavis’ condition progresses.
Jay Leno, 74, continues to focus on the brighter side of life, even while dealing with a series of personal setbacks. In an interview with Fox News, the former Tonight Show host discussed his wife Mavis’ dementia diagnosis, as well as his own recent accidents, which have left him with third-degree burns and multiple broken bones.
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Reflecting on the challenges, Leno expressed gratitude and joked about his resilience. “I got burned in a fire… but I missed only two days of work,” he said, adding that his recent motorcycle accident, which also injured his face, was “better than the broken leg.”
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Despite these incidents, Leno remains upbeat, explaining that his wife of 44 years is doing as well as can be expected. “We have a lot of fun, and I cook dinner for her every night,” Leno said, showing his commitment to her care as her condition progresses.
Earlier this year, Leno filed paperwork in a Los Angeles court to become the conservator of Mavis’ estate following her dementia diagnosis. According to court documents, Mavis has been progressively losing her capacity to make decisions.
Through it all, Leno remains grateful, saying, “I’ve been very lucky in my life. I don’t complain about everything.”
