Jay Leno suffered serious burns when flames erupted as he was working on one of his cars on November 13, 2022.
In a statement following the accident, Leno said, “I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire. I am ok. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet.
The comedian remains hospitalized for further treatment, the physician overseeing his care said.
Dr. Peter Grossman, the medical director of the Grossman Burn Center, gave updates on Leno’s condition during a Wednesday press conference.
Leno is “so appreciative of the outpouring of concern for him” and “doing well,” Grossman said. Adding that the comedian’s accident occurred Saturday while he was working underneath a car at the Burbank garage where Leno stores his famed car collection. When Leno was pulled from under the car, he had “pretty significant burns” to his face, hands and chest.
Jay Leno has undergone surgery after a gasoline accident resulted in burns to his face and hands – and another procedure is planned.
Leno is continuing to undergo hyperbaric oxygen therapy to minimize the progression of his burns, Grossman said.
Jay Leno is an American television host, comedian, writer, and actor.
After doing stand-up comedy for years, Leno became the host of NBC’s The Tonight Show from 1992 to 2009.
commencing in September 2009, he began a primetime talk show, The Jay Leno Show, which aired weeknights at 10:00 p.m. ET, also on NBC.
Since 2014, Leno has hosted Jay Leno’s Garage, and the 2021 revival of You Bet Your Life.
Leno’s car collection now boasts over 180 exotic cars, hypercars and museum-grade artifacts.