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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Jay, love your show in the garage with all those collectable vehicles. Get well soon, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Glad to see you up and moving. Get well soon.
Glad you are doing well. Love seeing you getting around.
Stay well!
Hey Jay; Love you man, from one crazy Porschephile to another. Get well and let’s see some more of your awesome collection out there. Covet you RS 550 and you 904. From my meager 356B S90 Roadster and “new” 911 SC Petrol Blue Targa.
I wish you a quick recovery. Get that Steamer rolling! Your taste in automobiles is first rate and your knowledge of history makes it even better. I’d like to see your collection someday. Dave T (‘97 Viper GTS)
I was happy to hear you were released and on the mend , God ‘s speed 🙏. Wishing you all his blessings 🙌.
Hello Jay,
You’re my hero Jay! I was sad to read you got hurt doing exactly what you want to do, and glad you’re ok! Thank god you’re going to be ok! I love your shows and cars, including your Corvair! I love your shows! I live in your old home state, and yes it’s cold out! I also know your first employer boss when you were a teenager! Take care my hero, and may you fully recover 100%. Someday I hope to visit your very impressive garage! Take care Ed Peabody
Jay, Get well soon !
Jay, wishing you a speedy recovery from this scary ordeal. You are an inspiration to all of us gearheads.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. God bless !
I’m so glad you’re ok. I’ve experienced burn from stupidly opening the radiator at the wrong time. Get some vitamin E capsules, open them & apply the liquid to your injuries & there won’t be scarring. Get well soon!
Jay Leno, best wishes as you recover from your hospitalization. We love you and you’re a great car guy. We enjoy reading about your adventures in the car world.
I knew you will recover soon make sure to get gas and Diesel fuel out before lightning HER up again we all are guilty or doing things we know not to do I got shot three times in Viet Nam but I was being watched by the GREAT MASTER like you were SPEEDY RAMSEY
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Waiting for my invite to view your cars. I have a corvette Indy Pace car. Lol😀. Mark Yaremko