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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I am very appreciative of your acceptance of the tragedy that befell you and your positive attitude throughout the recovery. Your the best. Praise the Lord and best wishes for the years to com.
Glad you’re out of the hospital. Hoping for a quick recovery for you.
Love watching your show and reading your articles in Hagerty magazine.
I have a 1964 four door ChevyII Nova that’s been sitting out of the weather since 1999. I’m retiring in about a year and hope to get it running again then. It was running when I parked it.
Also have a 1983 S-15 GMC that I’m hoping to get running again but just haven’t.
Hope your Thanksgiving is great! I’m thankful for you and what you do..
Daryl Clayton
Cedar Grove NC
Jay – you have always been a beacon of light in the Hollywood/TV scene and just a good all-around guy. Your dedication, knowledge, curiosity and passion for everything mechanical is inspirational and astounding. Wishing you the best in recovery! I hope you are able to read this and know that there are lots of people out in the world who you will likely never meet, but who you have had a positive impact on.
I was so happy to hear you were out of the hospital and were going to be okay. Love your garage and show. Love what you do for the car people. You are one of the Last of the Good Guys. Happy Holidays. Peace.
Jay, we’re thankful that it was not worse than it was. It’s great that you will be able to be with your family and we’re praying for you both.
Wishing you a speedy recovery……keep on trucking’.
Here’s wishing for a quick and successful recovery! I think a quick ride in the McL F1 would work wonders! Was lucky enough to tour your “garage” with you and a group last February- it was definitely on my bucket list!
You are a godsend for the car community- take care!
My wife and I wish you a very speedy recovery and all the best to you and family. We love you Jay!
Jay, wishing you a rapid recovery and looking forward to comparing Mercedes Benzes in the near future.
Happy Thanksgiving Big Guy! Get well soon, and I’m thankful it wasn’t one of the Lotus’s
Jay Wishing you a speedy recovery from Dennis from The Oscar Davis Collection Elizabeth, NJ
Get well soon Sir!
Hi Jay! Have a speedy recovery! I am a retired mechanic and know how dangerous the job can be! Thanks for having me on the show in 1996, Danny Aka Asian Kevin Eubanks! Say hi to Kev
Best wishes for speedy full recovery. LOVE those old cars
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!