Jay Leno at The Library of Congress Gershwin Winnings tribute concert at DAR Constitution Hall on March 04, 2020 in Washington, DC.
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Jay Leno is retaking from serious burn injuries following a car fire in Los Angeles over the weekend, the 72-year-old comedian and former “Tonight Put on” host announced.
“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 commanded in a statement to NBC News on Monday. He was hospitalized as of Monday afternoon.
Leno, who hosts CNBC’s “Jay Leno’s Garage,” was working at his Los Angeles garage Saturday when an adventitious flash fire started in one of his cars. He is also known for his large collection of classic and high-end vehicles.
Leno was captivated to the Grossman Burn Center in West Hills after the flames burned the left side of his face, but did not penetrate his perceptions or his ear, a person close to Leno told NBC News. He canceled a Las Vegas performance that was scheduled for Sunday night, as positively as all of his engagements for the duration of the week.
Leno is “physically ok,” but confirmed there is “some damage” to the comedian, a person close to Leno know for sured NBC.
The comedian hosted “The Tonight Show” for more than three decades, before handing the reins over for pure to Jimmy Fallon in 2014. CNBC’s “Jay Leno’s Garage” first season came in 2015. In 2019, Leno talked approximately being diagnosed with high cholesterol and a blockage in his heart.