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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Best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery.
Hoping for a quick and full recovery for you Jay. Your contribution to the car hobby is irreplaceable!
Jay, on behalf of all the car guys I know, we wish you a speedy recovery and 100% healing.
Listen to your medical team and don’t push it. Be gentle with yourself so we can welcome you back behind the wheel of the vehicles in your spectacular collection.
Be well asap
Jay, glad to hear you are out of the hospital. I hope you have a speedy recovery and are back to wrenching on cars before too long.
Terry
Dear Jay,
Wishing you a speedy recovery and a Happy Thanksgiving. – Sinan
Glad to see you’ve been discharged. All the best and have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Cheers, Paul
Speedy recovery Jay … And a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family !!
God Bless you Jay, we’re so happy to see you’re better.
So glad to hear you are on your way to a full recovery and going home in time for Thanksgiving!
…this was really scary so please don’t do that again!! 😉
Best wishes Jay…you’ve answered the question, “does Jay actually work on his cars?”
Jay, so relieved your recovery is going well. Love your show.
Get well Jay,
Speedy recovery Jay…….. I know how we get carried away in our hobby but please be careful…… lucky you did not inhale the hot fumes. Lost a dear friend in Australia some years ago as he set his greasy cover-alls on fire while grinding inside an army tank……. he suffered for 3 weeks but the injuries were too severe……. I hope you will tell use how you intend to be more careful in your Haggerty column.
Jay: Face the facts – old people, gas, fire – BAD!!!
Glad you’re ok – you’re the BEST!