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.”
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Jay, the king of automotive collectors. Get well and treat us all to a reply saying you are truly on the mend,
May God be with you and heal your needs.
May God be with you and heal your needs
I am praying for you.
I think you are one big dick Jay, but it’s unfortunate you got hurt.
When my wife and I heard you were hurt, we felt that one of our family members was hurt. We are very happy that you are on the way to recovery from what we’ve see in the latest videos.
We are looking forward to bump into you in any of our local SOCAL shows, and catch your latest Jay Leno
Garage episodes when you get back to the shop.
Get well,
The Espinosas
Hey Jay, I was so glad to hear that you will recover and it could have been much worse. I guess it can happen dealing with old classics and when you least expect it, have had many incidents over the years also, but once you get the “ car bug “, it doesn’t make you stop, in the blood. Have watched your programs over the years and will be waiting to see you again with more restorations and stories of old classic cars. Here is to a speedy recovery my friend, all the best.
You have rated high on our favorites’ list for years. I was shocked to hear about your accident. After 30 years of welding and personally experiencing many less serious burns, I thank Hagerty for this opportunity to contact you. In my experience, if you liberally apply Vitamin E Oil, it will almost immediately eliminate the pain, greatly speed up recovery, and prevent scaring. Closely follow your doctors advice, but if you try a little home remedy on the side you will be impressed. Here’s hoping the bad time is over soon and we look forward to seeing you back on the air again soon.
I thought you were too tough to burn……get well soon, we all miss you…
Get well soon Jay. Love your Leno’s Garage show.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Please be careful please don’t let this happen to you or anyone again.
All the best and I hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
Get well soon we need to laugh everyday and you helped that happen .
Jay, you have to be more careful. Glad to see you’re up and about.
I was sorry to hear about accident. So glad you are doing better, I pray to the Lord on your behalf for a speedy recovery and being able to return to what you love. I have a 1955 Chevy Panel truck. It’s special to me and has a great story to maybe I can share with you someday. Please take care and love long.
An old car lover, Larry
Jay, as a true fan of you and your show, and the extra flavor it resonates, I wish you a get well soon. Know it won’t keep you down for long. Paul
Glad your now recovering. Get well soon.