Jay Leno and wife Mavis give update on her dementia battle as couple enjoys date night at movie premiere

Jay Leno has issued an update on his wife Mavis’s wellbeing pursuing her dementia prognosis and subsequent conservatorship.

The previous “Tonight Show” host and his spouse of practically 44 many years beamed from ear to ear as they savored a date night time at the premiere of Netflix’s “Unfrosted” in Hollywood on Tuesday.

Their outing arrived just a few months immediately after an LA County Remarkable Court docket choose granted Leno, 74, a conservatorship over his spouse.

“I feel great, yeah,” Mavis, 77 instructed ET on the red carpet.

“Thought I’d appear to some thing fun for a alter,” Leno chimed in. “Everything is so controversial. Just to appear to a funny, foolish movie — it’s excellent. I think folks will have a good time.”

“Well, we dangle out each individual day. We have a terrific time. 44 yrs! So we’re doing great,” he extra.

The previous converse exhibit icon celebrated his 74th birthday Sunday, but informed the outlet that he didn’t conclusion up performing everything special to mark the milestone due to the fact he’s “not a large birthday man.”

“Neither of us [are],” Mavis extra. “We just have each other.”

“My existence is a occasion in any case, so each working day is a good day,” the two-time Emmy winner additional.

The couple posed for pictured on the purple carpet with the film’s director and star Jerry Seinfeld, who attended the premiere with his spouse of 24 a long time, Jessica.

Leno was last month formally granted conservatorship subsequent her “advanced dementia” analysis.

Mavis’ attorney claimed she was “in agreement” with the conservatorship all through a hearing at Los Angeles County Remarkable Court. Mavis additional that she’s “receiving fantastic treatment with her husband, Mr. Leno.”

“I assume she’s in the the very least restrictive setting,” the decide agreed. “I think she’s in pretty good treatment with Mr. Leno.”

The choose then informed Leno “everything you’re accomplishing is right” and “I fully understand this is a difficult period of time.” He included that the Tv individuality is “fit” for the role.

Before this calendar year, Leno briefly spoke about his wife’s ongoing struggle.

“She’s fine. Everybody’s good, we’re doing very well,” the comedian advised the Daily Mail from powering the wheel of his motor vehicle. “[I] set up a will, in case a little something takes place.”

Leno went on to observe that he is in the approach of estate setting up and seeking at his wife’s will.

The couple married in 1980 immediately after meeting at the Comedy Keep in the ’70s. They do not have any small children.