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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SOME PEOPLE will do anything so they don’t have to SHAVE! Love you Jay and all you do. BTW we are exactly alike when it comes to car and motorbike stuff except for one thing: You have a h*ll of a lot more money! Wish I was you….(except for the burns, Ha).
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Jay so glad you’re on the mend.I read where you going back to work this weekend, do you have Richard Pyor material lined up? Knock ‘em dead man! You
Glad you survived. Gasoline fires are serious. America and the world need your wisdom and humor. Our prayers for a speedy recovery. Great doctors out there, sounds like you are in good hands! If you need any help the Texas Medical Center would be willing.
An old blues song says, “When things go wrong with you, it hurts me too.” So here is wishing you a quick recovery as our ambassador. As a matter of fact, maybe you should buy a Nash as your next collector car.
As a fellow car nut and Hudson Hornet owner, I wish you a speedy recovery, and am thankful that it did not end up worse than it already is. Cheers and my well wishes!
GET WELL!
Jay, terrible accident but we all know you’ll be just fine. Maybe stay away from the steam and gas for a while.
Gotta thank you for your opinion about painted only wire wheels on the TR6. Did it because of your comment and you are correct.
Come to Boston and drive it.
Gods speed.
Get well soon Jay!
A lot of folks are pulling for you!
So happy you are making a good recovery! I enjoy your garage shows almost as much as you old late shows!
Jay,
Best wishes for complete recovery. You are a truely great man and the world needs your humor and humility. Blessings from Texas.
Dave P
WOW! Thankfully Jay is going to recover. He is one of the greatest Car Guys of our times. Get well soon!
As a retired Vocational Auto teacher and A.S.E. mechanic I know and advise everyone SAFETY FIRST!! Obviously sparks and gas do not mix.. Disconnect all power to prevent the possibility of a fire around gasoline. Don’t get into a “woulda, shoulda, coulda” situation. Thanks.
Hey Jay, love seeing you all these years. Well wishes from Canada!
Fantastic to see you up and about, MAGNUS will be happy… Now can i have one of your Porsche 911’s !
Jay get well soon love your show and I love old cars to Paul
Jay So Glad you are making a full recovery. You are one of the great ones.