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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I am just one of the thousands (probably millions) of fans who are glad you are home and recovering. I would love to be able to meet you one day but that is doubtful. You are truly one of the great ones. I always watched and enjoyed you on the Tonight Show and love Jay Leno’s Garage. Continue to get will and keep up the outstanding work.
From one big car guy to another… hit the road to recovery real soon.
Best wishes – get healed and back to working on your great auto collection.
Mr Leno you have made us all feel like we could call you Jay, but of course the truth is most us only know you from your wonderful Television and online snippets of your life that live in the public realm. Thank you for being an inspiration, a virtual friend from the TV, and an approachable fellow “car guy” at the local shows and meets. The Curatorial staff at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum send their very best wishes for a speedy recovery, and our thoughts and prayers are with you Mavis, and the cats, of course, during this unexpected stressful time.
Dear Jay, …. so sorry to hear about your accident. I hope you’ll not have to suffer permanent scars subsequently to this fire… in a way…I think you still got lucky… in view of the circumstances…it could probably have been much worse…I imagine that your good buddy Prince was watching over you and protecting you from his own little purple spot in the Universe. Be well and wishing you a speedy and full recovery ! Love, Ignace.
I’m glad Jay is out of the hospital and is recovering. He’s a a true car guy and I think of him as one of the boys down at the garage where I got my first job pumping gas 57 years ago. I always read Jay’s column first when I get the Hagerty Driver’s Club magazine. All the best for Jay’s continued recovery and get back to turning wrenches soon.
Thank God you will recover and my prayer is that it will be speedily (pun intended). Health is the real wealth in all of our lives.
HEAL! To the most decent man in show business!
I am truly relieved, dear Jay. I am from Mumbai, India, and a great fan of yours. Do recover fully, and stay well. By the way, many call me the Jay Leno of India, because I have managed over 150 cars, a very varied collection, from a 1929 Nurburg Tourer to a simple Fiat 1100, and my restoration is world class. Viveck Goenka.
Jay wishing you a very speedy recovery and hoping you are back enjoying your passions soon. I am a long time fan who appreciates everything you provide to the enthusiast community.
Get well soon Jay.
Hope you get back to “You Bet Your Life” soon.
I was totally shocked when I read about your accident when working on one of your gorgeous cars. Glad to hear you’re out of the hospital and doing good. My wife & I always enjoyed your shows and you are the “King of classic cars”! Continue to get better and hope you’re back in the garage soon. BTW, please come to a car show in New England!
Jay…. ‘Saw your show in Traverse City / Interlochen…. and you are home for Thanksgiving… what could be better !!
Al the best for you and yours, for your speedy full recovery!