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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God speed on your recovery. Fellow car guy
Get well soon, hope it’s a great thanksgiving.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
I guess you have Richard Prior beat. God bless.
Get well soon.
Thanks for all you do for us
Ed Wodzienski
I was a big fan during your talk show period and I’m an even bigger fan now. I’m so happy you’re on the road to recovery. Keep getting better and I look forward to watching more of you and your fleet.
So sorry to hear you got hurt, I hope the recovery is fast. Your spirit related to this is inspiring.
You are the original Iron Man! Hurry back! We all miss you!
Jay so glad to see you are up and around. So sorry to hear of the accident take care and get heald up.
You are one of the great ones!
Jay: I wish you all the best in your recovery from the burns. I always enjoyed your show and the guests you had. It was much better than Letterman.
Happy to hear you are on the road to recovery!
Be safe & Be well
Best wishes for speedy healing. Happy Thanksgiving to ya’ll…from a Canadian fan…!
Best wishes, and get well soon, Jay!!
Jay – so happy to see you’re out of the hospital and going home. It always feels a lot better to recover in your own home with family around. All our best wishes for a speedy return to that wonderful garage that you love.
Great to hear you are on the way home.
Stay tough. You are one good man.