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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Hey Jay MF ! I hope you learned a good lesson around gasoline . I’m extra carful around it Happy recovery and cars ! GK
Jay,
Hope for a Speedy Recovery. Love your show!
Jay Get well soon
Take care of yourself, buddy. Remember what they told ME – “That’ll Buff Out”
Tom in Colorado
Jay, you’re looking good considering how serious the injury was. You could be called very lucky that you have a lot of chin to spare and you did not loose your awesome hair or smile. Coming from a bald car guy who had jaw surgery I’m thinking you’ve done well. Keep doing all the good you do! Louis S. Calgary Alberta.
Jay – wishing you a speeding recovery so you can get back to your passion for sharing great car stories with fans.
You may not recall, but Jim Barisano, the founder of WheelsTV, introduced on the set of your show in 2004.
Happy Thanksgiving. Greg Willis
GET WELL SOON TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR GREAT CAR COLLECTION. YOU ARE A REAL CAR GUY AND COMEDIAN. Rick
Jay you’re an inspiration to all of us, and please know we are all thinking of you and pulling for your speedy and complete recovery. Stay positive and get back to doing what you do, we all need you!
Glad to see you are doing good. Here’s to a speedy recovery and wishing you all the best.
I wish you a comfortable ride to a speedy recovery–and to getting behind the wheel again when you’re ready.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery !!!
Be well Jay and a speedy recovery to you.
Best of luck Jay. I think your happiest face was when driving the Jag XKSS. Go for that look. Enjoy the hollidays.
Scared the s out of me. I’m hooked on jay lenos garage on you tube. Please be careful I want to watch more long into the future. 🤙
Jay I’m thankful that you are ok and pray that your recovery goes well. I think most would agree that you are one of the few celebrity ‘good guys’ that us normal folk admire – and we need all the good guys we can get. Hope your back to turning wrenches and smiling soon!