The first Tonight’s show The 72-year-old host was released from hospital on Monday, looking happy and healthy as he posed for a photo with staff at the Grossman Burn Center after recovering from “severe” burns.
“After a 10-day stay at the facility, Jay will receive follow-up care at the Grossman Outpatient Burn Clinic for burns to his face, chest and hands that he received during a garage fire at his home his,” the doctors shared in a press release. .
“Jay wants to let everyone know how grateful he is for the care he received and really appreciates all the well wishes.
“He is looking forward to spending Thanksgiving with his family and friends and wishes everyone a wonderful holiday.”
Dr. Peter Grossman personally added that she was “pleased” with Leno’s progress and was “optimistic” that the comedian will make a full recovery.
In the photo, Leno’s facial scars can be seen near his jaw and neck. His left hand looks badly burned while his right hand seems to be in better shape. In previously shared images, Leno was seen lying in a hyperbaric chamber with his left arm bandaged up to the elbow.
Leno also underwent two graft procedures to remove unhealthy tissue and promote healing.
The talk show host shared last week that he had been working on his 115-year-old car when a fuel leak and a simultaneous spark in the white 1907 steam car caused an explosion.
“I’m fine,” Leno later said in a statement. “I just need a week or two to recover.”
Leno’s wife of 22 years, Mavis, was “very concerned” about her husband’s health, according to Dr. Grossman, and stayed by the comedian’s side throughout his hospitalization.
This story originally appeared on Page Six and is republished here with permission.