HOLLYWOOD, CA — (11-14-22) — Legendary television host and LGBTQ supporter Jay Leno, 72, has been hospitalized after suffering burns to his face in a car fire on Sunday.
According to TMZ, on Sunday, the comedian was at his garage in Los Angeles where he stores most of his car collection, when one of the vehicles burst into flames without warning.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … the flames burned the left side of Jay’s face, but thankfully did not penetrate his eye or his ear.
The host was taken to the burn ward of Grossman Burn Center where he is undergoing treatment. His publicist has canceled his engagements for the rest of the week citing a “very serious medical emergency”.
Jay Leno is well known for being avid car collector and currently owns over 180 specialty cars.
You can send your support for Jay via his social media platforms at Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Article by: Michael “The Sizzler”, Staff Writer
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