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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Hi Jay you are an amazing man and have made so many people happy through the years. I’m sure that all those people are wishing you a speedy and successful recovery. There is only one Jay Leno and you are blessed. Be well keep smiling and don’t stop what you do. You are loved very much!
hi jay.so glad to hear your injuries were not as bad as they could have been and your recovering .i have alot in common with you now ,even more than before.i am a lifelong car guy retirered from the auto repair buisiness.i own a 66 impala ss convertible 427 390 hp caf. i also am a burn victim from working on a car. while trying to get a car started for a friend i primed the carb with gas and on the third try it backfired the fire went right to the can i was holding so i threw the can it hit the underside of the hood and turned on me .i was burnt from the waist up including my face .i was skin grafted on a large portion of my right arm.i spent almost 6 weeks in a burn center.my reason for telling you all this is you will get better and put this behind you and you will go back to your cars and will be more careful.it happened to me in 1983 and i still fool around with cars..so keep smiling and more importantly keep making the people around you smile because your so good at it. good luck in the rest of your recovery.
Chin up, Jay !!! Glad to read about your recovering from your firey blast. You are indeed a fortunate man and a beloved person. God Bless you
Cheers Mate!!
Jay, I am glad that you are healing well, and I wish you the best for a full recovery. The world is a better place with you in it. Take care!
A White steam car story for you. A few years back Donald Osborne’s topic of discussion at the Pebble Beach Classic Car Forum was on steam cars. He mentioned a steam car and said, “this car had a flash boiler”. Your immediate response was “ya, just like a White”. Well I started cracking up but was apparently the only one who found it funny… After looking around, I realized you said just like a “White”, I thought you said just like a WIFE! Ha, anyway glad your recovery is going so well at this stage. Hope to see you at Pebble again soon!
I’m glad you’re doing well and wish you Gods speed on the rest of your recovery. I still enjoy your appearances in “Last Man Standing” as well as your stand-up comedy. Keep doing what you enjoy!
thankfully you appear to be recovering nicely. hope the holidays bring you much joy and happiness.
Been there done that glad your ok speedy recovery
Wishing you all the very best in your recovery Jay.I am a proud branch of the Greenock Tree as I believe your Mum was,I will send prayers to you and Mavis God bless.
Best wishes and prayers go to you Jay. God bless you during the holiday season, and the healthcare workers that took care of you.
Wishing you a good recovery.
Glad you’re out of the hospital and feeling
better. Speedy recovery to you. Your comedy always makes me laugh!
Jay, so glad you’re on the road again. Thanks for all the great car content brother! Safe Travels!
Jay, I wish you all the best, and that you’ll get well soon. May you return to your garage, and get back on the road (on stage, and in your cars) soon. Happy Holidays!
Jay, having suffered 3rd degree burns on my face and chest, I empathize with your accident. Your skin will heal with great doctors and excellent medicine and regiment…but from one with experience, please remember to find a way to heal the emotional trauma which can sneak up on you unawares. My very best wishes for you to heal and recover from a car enthusiast and PCA member. We’re all glad you’re on the mend!