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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HEY JAY, FEEL BETTRE THANK GOD IT WAS NOT THAT BAD,GET BACK TO IT SOON,BEST WISHES
Hope your back in the garage soon.
Thank you for,,,, well, just being you. Thank you.
Mr Leno, I’m so glad to hear you’re out of hospital and moving along the road to recovery from this horrible experience. I must say that you’re looking very good in the photo. As dreadful as this incident surely was, it’s a relief to many of us that it wasn’t very much worse. So, along with all your many other fans, I just want to say that I hope your outcome at the end of this road is as good as anyone could ever expect or hope for.
Wishing you and your family all the very best.
JAY You are an inspiration to true antique car lovers and self rebuilders of these vehicles. I was amazed to the extent that you personally got into the actual rework of these vehicles. So many antique owners never did a thing except lay out money and then actually believe they are great. You are one of the few who are truly great. Hope you have a speedy recovery , keep up the work you love to do. LACH–
Get well Jay! Have enjoyed talking with you briefly at Pebble Beach and San Marino Motor Classic. We hope to see you on your excellent TV show soon.
This has so many powerful notes.
First, even the best can get hurt is just a few seconds…I don’t need to put that jack stand under the car, only going to be there for a moment.
Really old cars are VERY dangerous, who knows more about steam cars than JL?
It is amazing what modern medicine can do.
JL did it right, take the least amount of pain killers, he will have a speedy recovery, and we are all the better for that!
Jay, God bless you with a speedy recovery.
Best wishes for your recovery. Very glad you’re going home for Thanksgiving.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Jay. We met once or twice at one of the many cars & coffee meets you’ve gone to.
Best wishes and hoping for a speedy recovery! We need your expertise and humor.
I love your smile, laugh and incredible sense of humor. You are such a leader in the sport of vintage automobiles. Best of luck to you for a speedy and complete recovery.
Glad you are recovering and doing well.
Love your articles and videos.
Sorry to hear of your injury Jay. Get better soon and keep us informed of your recovery. love your show it keeps
us up to date on what’s going on with our great hobby.
GET WELL Jay!!!! You’re one of the Good Guys!!!!
Hoping for a speedy recovery, Jay…