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 grateful that it was not worse. Best wishes.
A terrible scary experience for sure but so glad you are handling it so well and being true inspiration to all of your fans. Being a dedicated gear head I’m sure you will be pulling on those wrenches just as soon as you can; best therapy that I know of. Cheers and hope to see another edition of “Jay Leno’s Garage” soon. Wishing you all the best.
Wishing you God Speed recovery in this freak accident. We all appreciate your love for cars and the satisfaction it brings to work on them to become drivable and then maintain them. Working on them with your hands and mind is a great hobby. Your love for vintage automobiles and motorcycles really shines through in your Garage videos. I am glad you share your videos with vintage vehicle enthusiasts. Keep up the good work and heal quickly.
Jay, that’s a hell of way to get a facial! once it’s the skin heals, you’ll look a least 20 years younger! Maybe take over the Tonight show again! I could only hope. Best, Curt
I wish Jay a speedy recovery.
Once he was merely famous but now he is truly “ esteamed” !
So sorry to see you now in a group none of us ever imagined….see YouTube…”james anton distracted driving.”
Recovery is long, people will not look at you the same, but you are strong and will put this in the rear view mirror in short order.
Sorry to hear about your accident, but glad your back out and with us. Love your show and standup!
Wishing you a speedy recovery. From an old car guy! Keep plugging away. Happy thanksgiving to you and your family.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Jay. Your infectious spirit and love for motorized vehicles of all sorts is a gift to us all! Looking forward to hearing more from you as you are able- until then, enjoy your time with family and friends. 🙂
Hey young man. I wish you the absolute best in your recovery. There are always dangers in your life you never expect to happen to you, but if they do you have given us a great example of how to live our lives. Hope you are back in your garage asap.
Great to see your up and doling better,keep up the good work!
Get well and keep doing not only what you do, but the way you do it so well ❤️🩹.
You were doing stand up at American University in the mid to late 80’s and my sister picked you up from the airport to take you to the hotel, I was the tag along little brother…you were nothing but a gentleman, super kind even after your long flight…never forgot that! Speedy recovery, you mean a lot to many!
Jay—hope you get back in your s600 soon—I have a 1966 I bought new and still enjoy today
Hi Jay:
You still are looking good. Just consider it “Patina”. Best to you. You are a great American car guy. One of the best.