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Jay Leno is returning to the comedy stage Sunday night time, two weeks after sustaining vital burn accidents in a gasoline hearth.
The previous “Tonight Present” host will carry out in entrance of a sold-out crowd on the Comedy and Magic Membership in Hermosa Seaside, California, in response to a spokesperson for the membership.
Leno, an avid car collector, had been working beneath a automobile on November 12, when he was burned.
The 72-year-old underwent two surgical procedures to deal with his accidents, his doctor, Dr. Peter Grossman, mentioned. Leno suffered burns to his face and palms.
His physician famous that Leno was strolling round and cracking jokes throughout his keep on the Grossman Burn Middle.
The hospital introduced in a November 21 information assertion that Leno had been launched.
“Jay will obtain follow-up care on the Grossman Outpatient Burn Clinic for burns to his face, chest and palms he acquired throughout a hearth at his dwelling storage,” the assertion mentioned.
Grossman mentioned he was happy with Leno’s restoration and “optimistic that he’ll make a full restoration.”
“Jay wish to let everybody know the way grateful he’s for the care he acquired, and could be very appreciative of all the nicely needs,” the hospital added. “He’s trying ahead to spending Thanksgiving along with his household and mates and desires everybody a beautiful vacation.”
Leno is slated to carry out three further exhibits on the Comedy and Magic Membership in December.
