Retirement isn’t on the horizon for Jay Leno, but one circumstance would put his iconic career to a halt. While chatting to Page Six, Leno, 73, still going strong after a recent car fire and motorcycle accident, told the publication that he vows to continue working “unless I have a stroke.” “Then you slow down,” continued the comedy legend while attending Saturday’s “Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge” premiere. “That’s when you retire — when you have your stroke.” READ MORE: Jay Leno Insisted On Filming ‘Celebrity IOU’ Shortly After Motorcycle Accident & Surgery For Facial Burns, Say Property Brothers Even after enduring two severe accidents within two months, the former “Tonight Show” host has continued drumming on.
Amidst a fiery incident last November, Leno’s antique vehicle unleashed an unexpected fire, leaving him with third-degree burns in his Los Angeles garage.
During a gruelling 10-day hospital stay, Leno faced two grafting procedures and a series of intense hyperbaric chamber sessions.
His unstoppable spirit drove him back to the inferno scene the day after his release. He then graced the stage within a week, delivering stand-up to a sold-out audience.
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