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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Jay, so glad to hear you are mending. I too had bad burns from gas, both legs. Took a long time to heal. The bandage changing was not fun. Hang in there and we all hope to see you soon. Hoping you can eat a turkey leg.
Feel better Jay, wishing you a speedy recovery.. Happy thanksgiving and merry Christmas..
Thank God Jay! You’re a,live an d gbettingwell! A Smile on yhour face tells me you will be brand nedw solon! I will accept yhpur invitatgion gto see your collectgion after the holidayhs, it’s been two years since I received the invitation. I’m so glad you arfe out and about, I prfayed for yhou.
Gerry Acquilano
Sending my wishes for a full and speedy recovery Jay. We’ve never met, but I’m a fan and a follower of you and what you do. Be well soon!
Best of luck on your recovery Jay, happy to hear you will be spending Thanksgiving at home with family and friends! A fellow gearhead
Glad you are out and about again. I feel for you. Happened when I was 19. And yes, I too lacked a big, convenient fire extinguisher. The little one was useless. Get well!
Burns can be painful Good luck and speedy recovery
Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. Happy Thanksgiving!!
Glad to hear that you’re home and healing,Jay . Get well soon
Jay , Sending you well wishes. I have been watching you for many years. I am also a car lover and love to see you on Jay Leno’s garage in re runs…. Speedy recovery !
Take a little time and get well Jay. We need you back in the garage!
You are so very fortunate to have had someone with you to assist with extinguishing the flames. Pleased to know you are OK and doing well. ALL the best of good wishes for a total recovery quickly!
From one Boston car guy to another. I wish a speedy recovery. I hope you can relax and enjoy the Holidays.
I love your Hemming articles and your show
God bless
I am sure I speak for the 3800 member Porsche Northwest Region of Porsche Club of America in sending you well wishes for speedy recovery and wellness and return to full health and your car shows we love so much.
All the best for a Happy Holiday Season,
Dennis Rood
Concour Chairman
PNWR/PCA
Jay, is it true that just before the incident that car just finished reading a cookbook that instructed it on Thanksgiving dinner prep, to; “sear the turkey…”….groan. Seriously, I hope you have a full speedy recovery!
…Charlie