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Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘You offered to gift me a thread from your late father': Sachin Tendulkar shares heartwarming post after Virat Kohli retires
With Virat Kohli announcing his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, legendary Indian player Sachin Tendulkar posted a heartwarming post for a player who was at one time considered his heir apparent, filling the large shoes that Sachin left after his retirement. In the post, Tendulkar talked about an incident when in his final Test in Mumbai, Kohli had gifted him his late father's thread. Kohli had also mentioned this incident in a podcast called In Depth with Graham Bensinger in 2022. 'To make him understand what impact he had on me… the most special thing I have is a thread… so my father gave one to me, which he used to have. Just to keep with me. So I used to keep that with me in my bag. And I thought this is the most valuable thing I have… I couldn't give him (Tendulkar) anything more valuable,' Kohli had said. As you retire from Tests, I'm reminded of your thoughtful gesture 12 years ago, during my last Test. You offered to gift me a thread from your late father. It was something too personal for me to accept, but the gesture was heartwarming and has stayed with me ever since. While I… — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 12, 2025 So, with Kohli now hanging up his boots, Tendulkar shared the story again on his X handle while congratulating him on a very special Test career. 'As you retire from Tests, I'm reminded of your thoughtful gesture 12 years ago, during my last Test. You offered to gift me a thread from your late father. It was something too personal for me to accept, but the gesture was heartwarming and has stayed with me ever since. While I may not have a thread to offer in return, please know that you carry my deepest admiration and very best wishes,' Sachin posted. 'Your true legacy, Virat, lies in inspiring countless young cricketers to pick up the sport. What an incredible Test career you have had! You have given Indian cricket so much more than just runs – you have given it a new generation of passionate fans and players. Congratulations on a very special Test career,' he added. The 36-year-old Kohli brought down the curtains on a prolific red-ball career, spanning 14 years and 123 Tests. The Delhi batter made his Test debut against the West Indies on June 20, 2011, in Kingston.
Daily Mirror
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jay Leno reveals 'challenges' of taking care of wife after dementia diagnosis
Talk show host Jay Leno opened up about his wife Mavis, who was diagnosed with dementia, and revealed the 'challenges' of caring for her Talk show host Jay Leno discussed the challenges of taking care of his wife, Mavis, after she was diagnosed with dementia. Jay , who was recently granted conservatorship of her estate and financial assets, appeared on a recent episode of the In Depth with Graham Bensinger podcast. He said: "When you get married, you sort of take a vow: 'Will I live up to this? Or will I be, like, a sleazy guy [where] if something happens to my wife, I'm out banging the cashier at the mini-mart?'" The 74-year-old said his marriage to Mavis hasn't changed in 45 years, adding he only has to "feed her and do all those things" now. He said looking after her is a 'challenge', but then clarified: "I like it. I like taking care of her. She's a very independent woman, so I like that I'm needed." Jay also said in the podcast: "At some point in my life, I'm gonna be called upon to defend myself. I think that's really what defines a marriage. I mean, that's really what love is. That's what you do. 'I mean, I'm glad I didn't cut and run. I'm glad I didn't run off with some woman half my age or any of that silly nonsense. I would rather be with her than doing something else.' He revealed a lot of the couple's routine is going through memories on flash cards together. As an example, he said: "It's kind of fun. I go, 'Honey, that's President Obama. Remember we had dinner?' [She'll say], 'Oh, not me.' [And I'll say], 'Yeah, honey, that was you!'' In January 2024, the former night show host filed for a conservatorship over the estate of his wife of 43 years after she was diagnosed with dementia. The petition, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court and obtained by Entertainment Tonight, said that Mavis "has been progressively losing capacity and orientation to space and time for several years. Her "current condition renders her incapable of executing the estate plan." In the event that he passes away before Mavis, Jay wants to "ensure Mavis has managed assets sufficient to provide for her care" by establishing a trust for their joint inheritance. Jay has "always handled the couple's finances throughout" their marriage. Jay had also been recovering from two accidents: a fire in his garage that left his face and neck badly burned, followed by a motorcycle accident. At the time Mavis had been supportive and did not try to change his mind on his love for cars and bikes in spite of the harrowing events.
New York Post
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jay Leno reveals challenges he's faced as wife Mavis battles dementia
Jay Leno is a man of his word. The comedian, 74, is the official caretaker for his wife of 45 years, Mavis, after she was diagnosed with dementia and he was granted conservatorship over her last year. Now, Leno is reflecting on that role. 'When you get married, you sort of take a vow: 'Will I live up to this? Or will I be like a sleazy guy if something happens to my wife, I'm out banging the cashier at the mini mart?'' he said while on 'In Depth with Graham Bensinger' on Wednesday. 'No, I didn't. I enjoy the time with my wife. I go home, I cook dinner for her, watch TV and it's okay.' Advertisement 8 Jay Leno gives rare update on being a caretaker for his wife Mavis. Graham Bensinger/Youtube 8 Jay Leno and his wife Mavis Leno in 1986. MediaPunch via Getty Images Leno added that 'it's basically what we did before, except now I have to feed her and do all those things.' Advertisement The late-night host, who tied the knot with the 78-year-old philanthropist in 1980, isn't phased by their new dynamic. 'But, I like it. I like taking care of her,' Leno continued. 'She's a very independent woman, so I like that I'm needed.' 8 Jay Leno and wife Mavis Leno on December 31, 1990. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images Amid the tough times, the actor admitted 'you have to find the humor.' Advertisement Memory flashcards have also garnered some laughs from Leno and Mavis these days. 'It's kind of fun,' he confessed to host Graham Bensinger. 'I go, 'Honey, that's President Obama. Remember we had dinner?' [She'll say], 'Oh, not me.' [And I'll say], 'Yeah, honey, that was you!'' 8 Mavis Leno on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' in 2001. Getty Images Leno also took a moment to reflect on the new reality of their marriage and life. Advertisement 'Well, that's the challenge, isn't it? When you have to feed someone and change them and carry them to the bathroom and do all that kind of stuff every day,' he explained. 'It's a challenge. And it's not that I enjoy doing it, but I guess I enjoy doing it.' 'I'm not just, 'This person is attractive and sexy,' and having sex with them and everything. At some point in my life, I'm gonna be called upon to defend myself. I think that's really what defines a marriage. I mean, that's really what love is. That's what you do. I mean, I'm glad I didn't cut and run. I'm glad I didn't run off with some woman half my age or any of that silly nonsense. I would rather be with her than doing something else.' 8 Mavis Leno and Jay Leno attend Netflix's 'Unfrosted' premiere at The Egyptian Theatre on April 30, 2024. Getty Images for Netflix In January, Leno spoke candidly about Mavis' diagnosis with The Post. 'I still make her laugh every day, and that's always fun,' the writer gushed at the time. 'We go back on YouTube — they have all the 'Headlines' [segments] that we did over the years. And my wife enjoys those, and it's like she forgets that she just saw it, so she laughs again at the same jokes. So for a comedian, that's great.' In 2024, Leno first announced his wife — who he married after meeting at the Comedy Store in the '70s — had advanced dementia and that he was granted conservatorship over her. As noted in court documents, Mavis sometimes does not recognize him, but the television star said 'it's OK.' 8 Jay Leno and wife Mavis Nicholson during the 1993 Emmy Awards. FilmMagic, Inc 8 Comedian Jay Leno (R) and wife Mavis Nicholson arrive at the 2009 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. WireImage Advertisement 'She's not in any pain. Anybody that's dealt with this knows that,' expressed Leno. 'You know, I enjoy her company. I would still rather be with her than not be with her … But is it ideal? No.' To this day, the spouses — who have no children — still maintain their favorite rituals. 'When 'The Tonight Show' finished, I would just come home every night and work on the monologue and be with my wife, and we'd watch a movie or watch TV,' said Leno. 'And it's pretty much like that now, same thing, except now I just kind of go, 'You know, honey, you know what this movie is about?' You just have to explain.' In April 2024, Mavis' attorney, Robert Ostrin, said she was 'in agreement' with the conservatorship during a hearing at Los Angeles County Superior, per People. Mavis noted she was 'receiving excellent care with her husband, Mr. Leno.' Advertisement 8 Jay Leno and Mavis Leno attend the premiere of 'Jay Leno's Garage' in 2015. FilmMagic 'I think she's in the least restrictive environment,' the judge concurred. 'I think she's in very good care with Mr. Leno.' 'Based on my interaction with Mr. Leno, plus some research I have done, he seems to be a standup guy,' Ostrin added. 'And his private persona matches the public persona he projects.'
USA Today
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Jay Leno talks being caretaker to wife Mavis amid dementia: 'I like that I'm needed'
Jay Leno talks being caretaker to wife Mavis amid dementia: 'I like that I'm needed' Show Caption Hide Caption Celebrities help Southern Californians recover from wildfires Eva Longoria, Jay Leno and Jessica Alba were all seen volunteering to help with wildfire recovery. Jay Leno is glad he stayed committed to wife Mavis. The former "Tonight Show" host discussed staying true to his vows and being a dedicated caretaker to Mavis Leno, 78, amid her "advanced" dementia diagnosis, in an April 23 appearance on "In Depth with Graham Bensinger." "When you get married, you take a vow," he said, noting that he asked himself, "Will I live up to this? Or will I be like a sleazy guy if something happens to my wife?" Leno, 74, said he still enjoys the time spent with his wife. "I go home, I cook dinner for her, watch TV. It's basically what we did before, except now I have to feed her and do all those things, but I like it," he continued. "I like taking care of her. She's a very independent woman, so I like that I'm needed." Leno said that despite people with dementia forgetting their loved ones, he tries to remind his wife of their memories together with pictures on flash cards. "It's kind of fun," he said. "(I'll go), 'Honey, that's President Obama, remember we had dinner?' (and she'll say), 'Oh no, not me.'" He replied, "Yeah, honey, it was you," but she was adamant, "No, I don't think so!" In January 2024, Leno filed to be appointed conservator of his wife's estate amid her diagnosis. Mavis "suffers from dementia, major neurocognitive disorder," her physician wrote in a doctor's capacity declaration, which also outlined the decline of her cognitive function. Leno said "you have to find the humor" in caring for someone at her stage. He told a story about taking Mavis shoe shopping, and upon reaching the register, realizing his wife picked a $700 pair of shoes that looked remarkably similar to a $24 pair, but he bought them anyway. Though Leno is realistic about what being a caregiver to your spouse means. "When you have to feed someone and change them and carry them to the bathroom and do all that kind of stuff every day, it's a challenge," he said. "And it's not that I enjoy doing it, but I guess I enjoy doing it. "It's OK. Because I'm not just (thinking), 'This person is attractive and sexy,' and having sex with them and everything. At some point in my life, I'm going to be called upon to defend myself," he said of the moral obligation. "I think that's really what defines a marriage. I mean, that's really what love is. That's what you do." The former late-night host said he's proud he stayed the course. "I'm glad I didn't cut and run. I'm glad I didn't run off with some woman half my age or any of that silly nonsense. I would rather be with her than doing something else," he said.
Fox News
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Jay Leno stands by marriage vows as he faces challenges of caring for wife suffering from dementia
Jay Leno made a vow nearly 45 years ago to stand by his wife Mavis in sickness and in health, and he's sticking to it. The former late night talk show host was granted a conservatorship over his wife last year due to her dementia diagnosis after he petitioned a Los Angeles court to be her legal care provider. Leno, 74, admitted that their unique situation has shown him what marriage is truly about. The comedian noted that he's enjoying everything that goes along with being his wife's caregiver, primarily the fact that they get to spend time together. When asked what he's learned about himself after assuming this new role, Leno said he's "never been particularly challenged." "I was not in the Army. I didn't have to shoot anybody," Leno said on "In Depth with Graham Bensinger." "I didn't have to risk my life when I got married," he said. "You sort of take a vow… and, 'Will I live up to this? Or will I be like a sleazy guy if something happens to my wife, I'm out banging the cashier at the mini mart.' "No, I didn't." He added, "I enjoy the time with my wife. I go home, I cook dinner for her, watch TV, and it's OK. It's OK. It's basically what we did before, except now I have to feed her and do all those things. But, I like it. "I like taking care of her. I think somewhere in my life, uh, she's a very independent woman, so I like that. I'm needed, you know, and I need to be there." "I enjoy the time with my wife. I go home, I cook dinner for her, watch TV, and it's OK. It's OK. It's basically what we did before, except now I have to feed her and do all those things. But, I like it." In the conservatorship petition filed last year, Leno wrote that Mavis "lacks the necessary capacity to execute the estate plan" due to her "major neurocognitive disorders (including dementia)." He described his "loving marriage for more than 43 years" with his wife, but noted that he "has always handled the couple's finances," and he wanted to ensure that "Mavis has managed assets sufficient to provide for her care should Jay predecease Mavis." Despite never being challenged the way he is now, the "Jay Leno's Garage" host affirmed that he enjoys being able to take care of his wife. "That's the challenge, isn't it? When you have to feed someone and change them and carry them to the bathroom and do all that kind of stuff every day," Leno said. "It's a challenge. And it's not that I enjoy doing it, but I… I guess I enjoy doing it. It's OK." He continued, "I'm not just, 'This person is attractive and sexy' and having sex with them and everything. At some point in my life, I'm gonna be called upon to defend myself… I think that's really what defines a marriage. I mean, that's really what love is. That's what you do. "I mean, I'm glad I didn't cut and run. I'm glad I didn't run off with some woman half my age or any of that silly nonsense. I would rather be with her than doing something else." Leno noted that their time at home together was filled with laughter. "I know I'm told people with dementia forget the people they're with," he said. "But, you know, I do like pictures of the flashcards: Remember? Remember? Yeah. It's kind of funny. I go, 'Honey, that's President Obama. Remember we had dinner?' 'Oh, not me.' 'Yeah, yeah. Honey, it was you'… You have to find the humor in it."
