Jay Leno was released from the hospital on Monday, nine days after suffering severe burns in a garage gasoline fire. He is feeling much better now and is grateful for his caretakers. “After a 10-day stay at the facility, Jay will receive follow-up care at the Grossman Outpatient Burn Clinic for burns to his face, chest, and hands he received during a fire at his home garage,” doctors shared in a release obtained by PEOPLE. “Jay would like to let everyone know how thankful he is for the care he received and is very appreciative of all of the well wishes. He is looking forward to spending Thanksgiving with his family and friends and wishes everyone a wonderful holiday.”
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Leno’s physician Dr. Peter Grossman said, “I am pleased with Jay’s progress, and I am optimistic that he will make a full recovery.”