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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Glad to hear your doing well Jay. Happy Holidays and a speedy recovery from a long time car fanatic.
Jay, God be with you during your recovery. You may be the first person in history to be burned by a gasoline fire while working on a steam powered car. Seems like there’s a joke in there somewhere…
Jay, the sheer number of posts for your complete recovery and all the prayers should tell you how much you are loved, adored, and envied. You are living our dreams. Most importantly… chicks dig scars. In other words, money, fame, cars, and now this? Clearly, the absolute front-runner for the sexiest man alive 2023!!!!
God has a special place for you. You are a true self made man and a hero. I am 79 years young and have a ‘33 Chrylser Hellcat powered and a 3 year home built and would love to take you a ride. Google ‘33 Chrysler Hellcat powered.
We never missed a show when you were on.
God bless and speedy recovery!!!!
My 1942 Mercury coupe says for you to get well.
Wishing you the best on your recovery Jay! As a person who suffered 3rd degree burns on his feet as a child, I can attaest to the level of pain felt from burns. Wishing you a positive and speedy recovery!
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Glad to hear you’re somewhat out of woods, speedy recovery Jam.
Jay, I hope you heal quickly and completely. I also hope your car is OK.
Congratulations on having a helper present when doing a dangerous job! I join the Great Host of Others who are wishing you a speedy and complete recovery. Don’t stay dormant–get back out here and keep us
listening to and watching your shows!
Best wishes to you Jay. Always appreciated your gentle heart towards others. God’s speedy blessings to you and to your family.
Get well soon, love your work, thanks for preserving and presenting automotive history so well.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery Jay!
Best wishes on a full and speedy recovery Jay. We want to see you back enjoying all you do.
We are delighted you got great care and you will be back in the garage soon. All of your friends in the the Daytona 500 area have been rooting for you.
Get well. I don’t want you hurt. I am still living vicariously through you.