[Update: Leno is stable and says he’s “ok.”]
Comedian and car icon Jay Leno is reportedly in stable condition after being admitted to the hospital Sunday after suffering what TMZ describes as “serious” burns when a car in his garage caught fire. Per the tabloid, Leno was in his Los Angeles garage (where his collection is stored) when one of them caught fire unexpectedly, burning the left side of his face. Per Deadline, Leno released a statement saying that he is “ok” after “some serious burns from a gasoline fire” and will “need a week or two” to recovery before resuming his schedule.
Despite retiring from late-night television, Leno maintains a career as a personality, hosting the series “Jay Leno’s Garage,” which features vehicles from his personal collection alongside guests’ rides. Recently, he had President Biden on the show with his personal 1967 Chevrolet Corvette — with a special appearance from the new Ford F-150 Lightning.
This story is developing and will be updated as new information is released.
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