The 74-year-old former late-night host Jay Leno gave an update on how he and his wife Mavis, 77, spend time after more than a year since her “advanced dementia” diagnosis, The Daily Mail reported. Leno says he tries to “find humor” and “have fun” despite the tragic situation.

Jay Leno is leaning on his signature wit as he navigates life as a caregiver for his wife, Mavis, who is battling dementia. The former Tonight Show host is making sure the pair still share plenty of laughs despite the challenges they're currently facing.

Jay Leno tells PEOPLE that he tries to "find the humor in the situation" as he cares for his wife Mavis, whose dementia diagnosis was revealed publicly in 2024 when Jay filed for a conservatorship over her.

Jay Leno has been married to Mavis since 1980 and was granted a conservatorship over her in April 2024, months after her diagnosis in January

Jay Leno has explained how he tries to find rare moments where he can laugh while caring for his wife. The 74-year-old talk show icon was granted conservatorship over his spouse, Mavis Leno, last year following her advanced dementia diagnosis.