TMZ: Jay Leno released from the hospital
According to the TMZ website, comedian and car collector Jay Leno has been sent home from the Grossman Burn Center in Los Angeles where he was taken after being burned in a gasoline fire in his Burbank garage.
Leno was repairing a fuel line on his 1907 White steam car when gasoline, which is used to heat the car’s burner, splashed on his face and arm and then was ignited by a spark. A friend helped extinguish the flames, and Leno was taken to the hospital.
“The ex-late night host posed for a photo taken and posted by the Grossman Burn Center, where JL has been receiving treatment for the past nine days. In it, he seems to be in good spirits alongside the facility staff, but there’s noticeable scarring on his face and hands,” TMZ said. “In a statement, the burn center says Jay will receive follow-up care at their outpatient facility, this after receiving burns throughout his upper [body], including on his chest.”
A statement released by Grossman said: “Jay would like to let everyone know how thankful he is for the care he received, and is very appreciative of all of the well wishes. He is looking forward to spending Thanksgiving with his family and friends and wishes everyone a wonderful holiday.”
Leno writes a column for Hagerty, and his colleagues here wish him a speedy recovery.
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Take care and get well soon Jay! Happy Thanksgiving to you and Mavis!
Hard to keep a gearhead down. So blessed that you didn’t burn your eyes or worse. I am thankful that it was not steam burns, steam is unforgiving as well if not worse. God speed in your recovery. Thanks for keeping our rich automotive history alive for future generations to see.
Jay, we are all thinking about you and wishing you a speedy recovery. You are one of the greatest car guys I know as-well as the funniest! Best wishes and a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Robert
That show Jay Leno’s Garage is FIRE!! True ambassador to the hobby. Get well soon Jay!
Hang in there Jay, we love ya!
Best wishes to you. You have become an icon to those of us who share your passion for automobiles.
Jay: you are the BEST comedian and car buff. Hang in there. Mark
Glad to see you are recovering well Jay. Sending wishes for a full and speedy recovery and a Happy Thanksgiving. Can’t wait to see you back on your YouTube channel fully recovered!
The best way to recover from your injuries is to get in your cars and drive them, especially your 1966 Ford Galaxie 500. I know I feel better every time I drive mine! Best wishes to you and your family this holiday season.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to the consummate ‘car guy’.
Best wishes for a quick recovery. You are such a virtual vacation and comfort from the woes of society in all your presentations weather, video’s, Hagerty columns or Late-Night show reruns. As someone the same age and a fellow “car guy”, I’ve been following you around for decades and look forward to your come back.
Jay: You ARE the motor-man. I can barely wait for your return as a featured columnist at Hagerty. I hope you “bounce back” soon and more nitro-charged than ever.
I’m sure with all the pain you were going through that the team of Doctors and nurses were well entertained by you!
Best wishes and happy you are back home!
Jay,
All the boys at the CPS Garage Chicago are relieved that you are ok. Bob Lederman who as you know also owns (2) White Steam Cars and was sorry to hear about the incident.
Bob McKee asked me to pass along a well wish to you.Again we all wish you a speedy recovery. Glad you are Ok
Your Friend,
Steve Stratos
So glad to see you’re on the mend! The world would be a pretty dour place without your humor and tv shows!