American television legend and former host of the “Tonight Show”, the 72-year-old comedian was injured when one of his vehicles caught fire in his garage in Los Angeles.
Jay LenoAmerican television legend and former host of the Tonight Showwas hospitalized on Monday with severe burns after an accident, but assured “to go well”, according to American media. The 72-year-old comedian was injured when one of his vehicles caught fire in his garage in Los Angeles.
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His recovery could take up to two weeks, he told the magazine. variety. “I was badly burned by a gasoline fire. I’m doing well. I just need a week or two to get back on my feet.”, he specified. Jay Leno had canceled his participation in an event in Las Vegas on Sunday due to a “medical emergency” preventing him from traveling, according to People magazine.
The presenter had taken the lead of the very popular “Tonight Show” after Johnny Carson, another legend of American talk shows. He was particularly known for his introductory monologues where he titillated his guests, whether they were political figures or celebrities. Jay Leno presented the show for 22 years, before being replaced by comedian Jimmy Fallon in 2014. A car collector, he also presented a car show, Jay Leno’s Garage.