Jay Leno’s longtime employee and friend is providing fans with an update on his condition.
George Swift, a 15-year employee of the former late-night talk show host, toldAccess Hollywoodon Monday that Leno, 72, is “going to be fine” aftersustaining “serious burns” in a garage gasoline fire.
“He’s a tough guy, he’s going to be fine,” Swift said, “It’s nothing life-threatening. He’s in great spirits, but you know, it’s going to take awhile.”
Swift added that he was not present for the incident but eventually learned about it through Leno.
“He called me and told me there was a fire and the fire department’s coming,” he said, adding that Leno was fully conscious and is now receiving “the best care at a burn center.”
Earlier on Monday, PEOPLE reported that the formerTonight Showhost was scheduled to perform at The Financial Brand Forum 2022 in Las Vegas on Sunday night buthe canceled due to a health issue.
“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,” the email stated. “All we know is that he is alive, so our prayers go out to him and his family tonight.”
A spokesperson at Flappers in Burbank also told PEOPLE that Leno canceled his show on Saturday night.
PEOPLE later confirmed that Leno was recovering after obtaining"serious burns" in a gasoline fire. “I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire,” he said in a statement. “I am ok. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet.”
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Aimee Bennett, a spokesperson at the Grossman Burn Center, also issued a statement to PEOPLE, confirming that Leno was being treated there after the incident in his garage.
source: people.com
