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.
Check out the Hagerty Media homepage so you don’t miss a single story, or better yet, bookmark it.
Met you on the tarmac at Bagram, great talking to you. Finally got the 4 speed in my 1938 as you suggested. Glad that you’re better.
Dear Jay, prayers 🙏🙏🙏 for a speedy recovery.
We enjoyed chatting with you at the Newport Concors last year.
Marion Spark
AHS ‘65
Jay,
Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope you get back to driving your favorite cars soon.
I think all car enthusiasts appreciate your efforts in promoting interest in old cars and their special qualities!
To Jay leno a true car guy Extraordinaire wishing you a speedy and permanent recovery from your burns, good to hear your on the mend and back home
Jay, so glad to know you are in good shape after the miss hap. As a long time mechanic, I’ve had my mustash and eyebrows burned off several times, leaning over a carburator while “tuning” an engine. God Has Blessed You my friend.
Jay,
Best wishes to you and Mavis during your recovery. I Pray you will be back doing what you love soon and no complications. Will look forward to see you soon at the Rock S. or Handy M. ? Be safe,and Take Care!
Jay: I am very sorry about your accident. I head up the John S Dunn Foundation here in Houston which supports only medical limited to the Houston area. Johnny’s son Steve, now 81, suffered third degree burns in a private plane accident some 60 years ago. As a result, we have funded the creation of Life Flight and a burn unit at Memorial Hermann Hospital, plus grants for chairs in plastic surgery. If there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to contact us. We wish you the best in your recovery. Charlie
As part of the Stertil Group / Hawaii, we wish you a speedy recovery. We have a ton of car guys here and a place to rest your head and break bread should you come to recuperate.
With Aloha
THE VERY BEST TO YOU ON YOUR RECOVERY,YOU ARE TRUELY ONE OF THE BEST
So pleased to hear about your recovery and thank God it wasn’t worse, so frightening and in red painful I’m sure. You’re a legend, best wishes for a speedy recovery from all your fans and petrolheads in England
Glad to see you out of the hospital and on the mend. As a collector car guy(69 and 70 Trans Ams) and semi-retired mechanic I know the caution you must use around these old cars but accidents do happen.
Get well soon Jay.
Jay, best wishes for a speedy recovery. Watched you, saw you in Vegas and appreciated you donating an autographed photo for our Children’s Home auction!
Mr. Leno, I wish you the best and a speedy recovery. You were doing what you love with much faith and I hope you continue in the grace of God! Monique P Hall.
Prayers sent for a speedy recovery, sir. Thank you for all you do for the car community. Best wishes from York, PA.
Be well, it is hard to keep a good man down.