At 74, Jay Leno planning for death, leaves chunk of cash to cars – ‘no one lives forever’

Jay Leno’s life has always been loud—engines, studio laughter, the nonstop grind of show business—but at 74, his focus has shifted. Scarred by fire and wreckage, he now dedicates himself to caring for Mavis, his wife, as dementia slowly takes her. Behind the scenes, he’s preparing for the future: arranging conservatorship, securing his estate, and turning his car collection into a museum through the JDM Foundation. His legacy is no longer about ratings or applause, but responsibility, love, and ensuring what he values most endures.