Iconic TV host Jay Leno, 72, has suffered serious facial burns and been hospitalized after a car in his garage set alight on Sunday, reports TMZ.The former Tonight Show presenter was in his Los Angeles garage when one of his cars 'erupted into flames without warning' - with sources telling the publication the fire burned the left side of the star's face.Leno - whose eye and ear was not affected in the blaze - has been taken to the burn ward at Grossman Burn Center.He canceled a performance in Las Vegas on Sunday after event organizers revealed he suffered a 'serious medical emergency.'An email to Forum 2022 attendees from The Financial Brand and obtained by People read: 'His family was not able to provide us very many details, but there was a very serious medical emergency that is preventing Jay from traveling.
Sending prayers: Iconic TV host Jay Leno, 72, has suffered serious facial burns and been hospitalized after a car in his garage set alight on Sunday, reports TMZ He joined President Biden at the secret service training ground to discuss hot-rodding and the future of electric cars earlier this year'All we know is that he is alive, so our prayers go out to him and his family tonight.' DailyMail.com has contacted Jay Leno's representatives for comment.
It is understood that Leno has canceled his engagement for the week as a precaution, after being rushed to hospital. In 2019, he spoke about his battle with high cholesterol after he was shown a scan of a blockage in his heart.
Leno - whose eye and ear was not affected in the blaze - has been taken to the burn ward at Grossman Burn Center Worrying: The former Tonight Show presenter missed an appearance at a financial conference - with an email to Forum 2022.
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