Jay Leno at The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize homage show at DAR Constitution Hall on March 04, 2020 in Washington, DC.
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Jay Leno is recuperating from severe burn injuries following an automobile fire in Los Angeles over the weekend, the 72- year-old comic and previous “Tonight Show” host revealed.
“I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire. I am ok. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet,” Leno stated in a declaration to NBC News onMonday He was hospitalized since Monday afternoon.
Leno, who hosts CNBC’s “Jay Leno’s Garage,” was operating at his Los Angeles garage Saturday when an unexpected flash fire began in among his automobiles. He is likewise understood for his big collection of traditional and high-end lorries.
Leno was required to the Grossman Burn Center in West Hills after the flames burned the left side of his face, however did not permeate his eyes or his ear, an individual near Leno informed NBCNews He canceled a Las Vegas efficiency that was arranged for Sunday night, in addition to all of his engagements throughout of the week.
Leno is “physically ok,” however validated there is “some damage” to the comic, an individual near Leno informed NBC.
The comic hosted “The Tonight Show” for more than 3 years, prior to handing the reins over for excellent to Jimmy Fallon in2014 CNBC’s “Jay Leno’s Garage” very first season was available in2015 In 2019, Leno discussed being identified with high cholesterol and a clog in his heart.
