Jay Leno was hospitalized after a gas fire broke out in his garage in Los Angeles.
“I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire. I am ok. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet,”Deadline was provided with a statement from Leno.
TMZ reported that Leno was at his garage when one of the cars burst into flames. He was taken to a burn centre where he is currently in stable condition.
People first reported Leno had a “serious health emergency”After the former Tonight ShowHost missed a Sunday night appearance at the Forum 2022 financial conference, Las Vegas.
“His family was not able to provide us very many details, but there was a very serious medical emergency that is preventing Jay from traveling,”According to an email received by PeopleThe Financial Brand. “All we know is that he is alive, so our prayers go out to him and his family tonight.”
Leno, 72, was the host The Tonight Show from 1992 to 2009 when he was replaced by Conan O’Brien, a deal that had been in the works for five years, and Leno moved to 10 pm withThe Jay Leno Show.
Neither show performed well in the ratings and after much back and forth O’Brien left and Leno returned toThe Tonight Showuntil 2014. He currently hosts CNBC’sJay Leno’s Garage, The show aired its final season on October 26th. syndicated game shows are being revived You Can Bet Your Life.The incident has not had an impact on the game show, which is wrapping filming for its second season.