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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Get better soon. Keep the car dreams alive.
Glad to hear you are on the road to recovery! Absolutely love your videos,so great to have such a passionate car guy in our corner. Heal quickly!
Great to see my FAVORITE CAR COLLECTOR is out of the hospital and back home.
Get well. We who have never met you, feel like we know you, and wish you well.
May God heal & restore you quickly & completely, and Bless you in every way. I’ve been a real fan of yours since I first saw you on The Tonight Show, and like you, am a big car nut. My vehicles have never been just a means of transportation to me, though in my later years (I’m a disabled senior citizen & Vietnam Veteran living alone) have not been able to continue to maintain my vehicle in pristine condition. God Bless you & yours..
Hi Jay I hope you get well enough soon so you can get back doing the things you love! I don’t know what I would do if I couldn’t work on my cars! Just a small car builder here in Southern Maine hopeing you can enjoy the holidays and car passion!
Relived that a true American Treasure was only left with a few battle scars that will certainly add to the lore.
Jay, hope you’re all healed up soon. Sure do enjoy all your car videos. Plus, you’re a pretty good comedian too. All the best!
Have always been a fan Jay. Appreciate your comedy, delivery and dedication to your craft. Love seeing another “car guy” in a position of celebrity and popularity. My prayers are with you sir.
Hi Jay here’s to a speedy recovery and your modelling career getting back on track!
Kelly here, we did a meet and greet in Victoria BC many moons ago.
Keep the rubber on the road, and one in your wallet!
Jay, Sunoco 260 is not an aftershave! Get well soon! Enjoyed you for years.
From Sunny South Africa.
Jay we are all so relieved to hear that you are out of hospital and on the mend. I am a great fan and really enjoy your shows and u tubes. I would love to see your collection If I ever get the chance to visit the US.
Best wishes Graham Cochrane
From one Massachusetts-to-California transplant named Jay to another, wishing you all the best and a full and speedy recovery, Jay! Thanks for all your good work over the years!
May God bless you with a speedy recovery.
Get well fast and soon.