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—hope you are able to get back in your s600 soon—I have a 1966 left hand drive I bought new and still enjoy—get well
Hi Jay . Loved your late night show and the car shows , you are great entertainment , class act . Wish you a speedy recovery , it hits home how dangerous gas can be . Best of luck Gary Wilson , Nova Scotia Canada .
Having been a Car loving, racing person ( SCCA ), for many years, I love your collection. BUT please take it easy and recover completely. We aren’t as young as we used to be. I’ll be watching!
From one owner of a 600 Series American LaFrance to another, I wish you a speedy rest of your recovery and best wishes for the future. I also LOVE your editorial’s in the Hagerty Magazine!!!
Wishing you a speedy and full recovery Jay.
We wish you a speedy recovery. We appreciate the time you took to meet us at the American Music Theater in Lancaster prior to going on stage for your wonderful comedy routine. We hope to see you there next year.
I wish Jay a speedy and full recovery. It has been such a pleasure to watch his show every week. I have the same passion for motorized vehicles being of his same age . I appreciate his modesty and humor so much. So rare with today’s celebrities. Thanks for sharing your hobby with us Jay. All the best.
Best regards for a speedy pain free recovery! So glad you’re healing quickly.
So glad to see you are healing well. We have been fans of yours for over 20 years both on TV and in person.
Wishing you all the best.
GO, JAY, GO!! wishing you recovery at Maserati speed! Thank God it wasn’t worse as it could easily have been.
Selfish incentive here for wishing you a speedy recovery. I don’t know what the hell I would do without your articles in the Hagerty Mag if you checked out. OK, selfish, but dammit, get well!
Jay you have been an inspiration and a leader in the antique vehicle field. Your shows are a joy for the car enthusiasts everywhere.
As much as we think we “got it covered”, there’s always an exception to the rule.
You and others are feeling lucky to have you come out on the other side mostly intact.
Thank you for your service and wishing u a speedy recovery.
Your shows on the C8 were amazing.
This may not sound right but I believe u will understand. “How is the car?”
I suffered third-degree burns on my leg in a motorcycle mishap in my youth and know first hand of how painful they can be. I’m so happy for you that your injuries weren’t worse than they are. Please accept my very best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.
When you hear a report of a man being injured while working on his steam car.. it could only be you, Jay. You are an inspiration to car folks everywhere.Best.
Wishing Jay a speedy recovery
Enjoy your seeing your automobiles and the series of show about them. May GOD bless and give you a speedy recovery.