Jay Leno's Wife Mavis 'Sometimes Does Not' Recognize Him amid Dementia Diagnosis as Lawyer Recommends Conservatorship - PEOPLE
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In a new filing from Mavis Leno's court-appointed counsel, she is described to have a 'lot of disorientation' and 'sometimes does not' recognize her husband, Jay Leno, who filed for her conservatorship in January amid her dementia diagnosis.