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,
From Lisbon, Portugal best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Hi Jay Gaid, you are doing well, looked like you are in pain! I Pary it was not worse. Ps Wife and I think the the world of you. Also, I am a car nut with 10 cars. 2 are my 64 GTO Tri 4 speed,66 442 Tri 4 speed I have owned since 1968 much street racing in Roc Ny All the best Lou Sr AKA PA LOU .
Get well buddy. You’re the Greatest.
Get well buddy. You’re the Greatest!
Get well Jay, wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery!
Hang in there Jay. Just follow the Doctor’s instructions and you will be ok. Based on what little I know about the event it could have been a lot worse. I wish you all the best. Bob
Jay…what you won’t do for attention! It’s hard to keep a good man down.
Jay, you are an inspiration to all us car guys, down to earth, funny, and the hardest working person in show business. I am so glad that you received great medical attention and are back on the road. May you never stop driving.
Jay, Hoping your recovery goes as smooth as when you deliver a punch line.
Jay, we are all praying for your complete recovery. You exemplify all that is good in our hobby through your selflessness, generosity, hands-on knowledge, and of course your sense of humor. We all look forward to seeing you at your next event.
Jay, I was so sorry to read about this. Spending time with you in October 2021 where you were the first to ever drive C8 Z06 was one of my career highlights. I wish you a speedy recovery such that you can enjoy a new Z06 to add to your impressive collection.
Jay — You are my hero, godspeed your complete recovery, and now I realize why they called you lantern jawed….
Wishing a print recovery Jay Leno and merry Christmas
Dear Jay,
Best wishes from Long Island from Jim and Karen Watson.
Dear Jay,
Best wishes from Long Island from Jim and Karen Watson