- Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected]
Jay Leno sported heavy facial bruising and an eye patch this week after he fell 60 feet down a hill in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The iconic host, 74, who suffered second degree burns in a car fire in November 2022, revealed he had broken his wrist and been hit in the eye by a 'bunch of rocks' on Saturday as he headed to dinner - just three hours before his show.
Tonight Show star Leno revealed dark bruises down the left side of his face as well as a brace on his right wrist as he joked about the incident to Inside Edition.
He said: 'I hit a bunch of rocks, it was 60 feet. I broke my wrist. Lost my nail on the finger, I'm all black and blue from 60 feet of hitting rocks.
'The rock hit me in the eye, I'm fine!' - before adding his left eye is currently swollen shut.
He went to a restaurant bathroom to examine his wounds and - despite his injuries - still managed to make it on stage that night.
Jay Leno sported heavy facial bruising and an eye patch this week after he fell 60 feet down a hill in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The iconic host, 74, who suffered second degree burns in a car fire in November 2022, revealed he had broken his wrist and been hit in the eye by a 'bunch of rocks' on Saturday as he headed to dinner - just three hours before his show
He then traveled home to perform Sunday night in Los Angeles. Leno also admitted he has yet to see a doctor but plans to,
Leno was badly burned when a vintage 1907 steam engine he was working in his garage on exploded in his face in November 2022.
Leno was hospitalized following the fiery explosion at his garage, where he keeps a number of vintage cars as part of a collection.
George Swift, a mechanic in the comedian's personal garage, told ET that it was a steam car that sent Leno to the hospital.
'It was a steam car. This steam was made by gas. It got sprayed, as a gas,' Swift, a mechanic who works at the garage, said.
'He called me, and he told me there was a fire and the fire department is coming,' the employee continued.
The Burbank Fire Department then confirmed they were dispatched to the late-night host's home at around 12.30om that day, and when they arrived they assessed and treated 'one adult male.'
Leno was then transported to a local emergency room before being transferred to the Grossman Burn Center for further care.
A spokesperson for the medical center told People at the time that Leno 'is in good humor and is touched by all the inquiries into his condition and well wishes.
The star's finger was bandaged and his arm in a brace as he chatted
Leno revealed dark bruises down the left side of his face as well as a cast on his right wrist as he joked about the incident to Inside Edition
Leno was badly burned when a vintage 1907 steam engine he was working in his garage on exploded in his face in November 2022
The TV icon is pictured hosting The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2011
'He wants to let everyone know he is doing well and is in "the best burn center in the United States."'
Leno later issued a statement himself, saying he 'got some serious burns from a gasoline fire.'
'I am ok,' the former late-night host said. 'Just need a week or two to get back on my feet.'
He also told TMZ that it was his friend, Dave, who saved his life, by jumping on him and smothering the flames.
The host said that he was repairing a clogged fuel line when he got sprayed on his hands and face with gasoline.
