{"id":1776173,"date":"2022-12-15T07:59:23","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T12:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1776173"},"modified":"2022-12-15T10:19:05","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T15:19:05","slug":"jay-leno-breaks-his-silence-about-serious-burn-injuries-my-face-was-on-fire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jay-leno-breaks-his-silence-about-serious-burn-injuries-my-face-was-on-fire\/","title":{"rendered":"Jay Leno Breaks His Silence About Serious Burn Injuries \u2013 \u201cMy Face Was on Fire\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjay-leno-breaks-his-silence-about-serious-burn-injuries-my-face-was-on-fire%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1776173&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2022.12.14-05.04-themixnet-639a0218d1e49.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\" alt=\"image\"   style=\"display:none\"><\/div>\n<p>The legendary former \u201cTonight Show\u201d host Jay Leno was severely burned in a gasoline fire last month, and he\u2019s now breaking his silence about his injuries for the first time.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">EXCLUSIVE: Jay Leno <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jayleno?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@jayleno<\/a> opens up to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hodakotb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@hodakotb<\/a> in his first broadcast interview about the terrifying fire that caused severe burns to his face, chest and hands. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FFpreRA7u1\">pic.twitter.com\/FFpreRA7u1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TODAY (@TODAYshow) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TODAYshow\/status\/1603008173526470656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 14, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><strong>Leno Recalls Fire<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/tvshowbiz\/article-11535679\/My-face-caught-fire-Jay-Leno-details-burn-injuries-garage-fire-month-ago.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daily Mail<\/a> reported that Leno, 72, was working under one of his vintage cars in his garage in Burbank, California with his friend Dave Killackey when the fire broke out on November 12.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was a 1907 White Steam Car,\u201d Leno recalled. \u201cThe fuel line was clogged so I was underneath it. It sounded clogged and I said, \u2018Blow some air through the line,\u2019 and suddenly, boom, I got a face full of gas. And then the pilot light jumped and my face caught on fire.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt felt exactly like my face was on fire,\u201d he added, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/health\/jay-leno-shares-shocking-details-of-his-burn-accident-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">People Magazine<\/a>. \u201cMaybe like the most intense sunburn you\u2019ve ever had, that\u2019d be fair to say.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Based on his years of experience working on cars, Leno knew to shut his eyes and hold his breath as he tried to get out from underneath the vehicle.<\/p>\n<div class=\"email-signup inarticle\">\n<h4>Subscribe and get our daily emails and follow us on social media.<\/h4>\n<div class=\"terms-privacy\">\n<p>By opting in, you agree to receive emails with the latest in Lifestyle + Entertainment from TellMeNow. Your information will not be shared with or sold to 3rd parties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m not a panicky guy, but I knew if I breathed in I could scorch my lungs,\u201d he said. \u201cI was under the car maybe 10 seconds before Dave pulled me out. Any longer than that I could have lost my eye.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Leno credited Killackey with saving him after the fire broke out, saying that he \u201cpulled me out and jumped on top of me and kind of smothered the fire.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/JayLeno?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#JayLeno<\/a> reveals how his face caught on fire. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XNHnJGjzBL\">pic.twitter.com\/XNHnJGjzBL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Access Hollywood (@accesshollywood) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/accesshollywood\/status\/1603072329805836289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 14, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themix.net\/2022\/12\/jay-leno-says-theres-nothing-worse-than-whiny-celebrities-as-he-opens-up-about-his-facial-burns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jay Leno Says \u2018There\u2019s Nothing Worse Than Whiny Celebrities\u2019 As He Opens Up About His Facial Burns<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Leno\u2019s Treatment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>After the fire, Leno spent nine days being treated at the Grossman Burn Center.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen he came in, his burns were deeper than I anticipated,\u201d said Dr. Peter Grossman, who treated the comedian personally. \u201cJay is definitely an outlier in terms of how well he\u2019s healed considering the severity of his injuries.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Leno refused to take any pain medication despite the severity of his injuries, saying, \u201cThe pain is a reminder that I\u2019m an idiot!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his nine days of treatment, his beloved wife of 42 years Mavis slept beside him, and his various famous friends sent him support as well.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTravolta sent me a big Italian basket, Tom Selleck sent flowers and Russell Crowe called from Australia,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019ve been in this business a long time and to feel that love was really touching.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Despite the accident, working with cars is still Jay Leno\u2019s happy place. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cDid I learn from this? Of course not!\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Yxxttt3ttx\">pic.twitter.com\/Yxxttt3ttx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TODAY (@TODAYshow) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TODAYshow\/status\/1603013375239356416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 14, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themix.net\/2022\/11\/tim-allen-gives-update-on-jay-leno-reveals-hes-refusing-to-take-painkillers-after-suffering-serious-burns-in-fire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tim Allen Gives Update On Jay Leno \u2013 Reveals He\u2019s Refusing To Take Painkillers After Suffering Serious Burns In Fire<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Leno Returns To Performing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Leno has already returned to performing on Sunday nights at the Comedy &#038; Magic Club in Hermosa Beach.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt kind of gave my career a shot in the arm because it\u2019s like, \u2018Let\u2019s go see him before he burns up again,&#8217;\u201d he said with a laugh. \u201cIt was really fun to be back at work again.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hodakotb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@hodakotb<\/a>: Were you worried about what you might look like when it was all set and done? <\/p>\n<p>Jay Leno: When you look like me, you don\u2019t really worry about what you look like. If I\u2019m George Clooney, then it\u2019s gonna be a huge problem. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5Q6O5hYYoR\">pic.twitter.com\/5Q6O5hYYoR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TODAY (@TODAYshow) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TODAYshow\/status\/1603011058477703174?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 14, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Leno has also returned to working on his cars in his garage, and though he\u2019s doing well, he knows he\u2019s very lucky that things did not end up much worse for him,\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI know how bad it could have been,\u201d he concluded. \u201cBut I\u2019m okay. And I\u2019m sure I\u2019ll continue to do the same stupid things I\u2019ve always done. Just maybe a little bit more carefully!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Throughout this entire ordeal, Leno has shown that he is one tough cookie who has also remained down-to-earth despite his many years in Hollywood. Please join us in praying for him as he continues his recovery!\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The legendary former \u201cTonight Show\u201d host Jay Leno was severely burned in a gasoline fire last month, and he\u2019s now breaking his silence about his injuries for the first time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1776176,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[547],"tags":[8544,5458,6449,8154,3655,8638,8156,8153,3819,3618,5796],"class_list":["post-1776173","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-bongino-report","tag-my","tag-bongino","tag-breaks","tag-burn","tag-fire","tag-injuries","tag-jay","tag-leno","tag-report","tag-riot","tag-silence"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1776173","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1776173"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1776173\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1776176"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1776173"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1776173"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1776173"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}