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Jay Leno Makes a Daring Red Carpet Appearance in Las Vegas Despite Facial Injuries
In a true testament to his resilience, Jay Leno graced the red carpet in Las Vegas, showcasing not only his style but also his recent battle with injuries following a serious fall. The 74-year-old comedian, best known for his long tenure as host of The Tonight Show, attended an amfAR benefit gala aimed at supporting AIDS research. Despite the bruising and swelling marring his face from an unfortunate accident just a week prior, Leno exuded charm in a sharp navy suit paired with a matching dress shirt.
Eyewitnesses noted the visible aftermath of his fall, with significant swelling under his left eyebrow and bruises across his forehead, eye, and cheek. Not one to back down from his engagements, Leno remained in high spirits, even giving a thumbs up to photographers who captured the moment. “I’ve got a broken wrist, but I’m all right,” he told reporters with typical Leno bravado.
In recent interactions, Jay shared that his fall occurred while walking to a restaurant in Pittsburgh, revealing the hill he tumbled down was about 60 to 70 feet high. The fall was dramatic, as he described, “I fell down. Boom, boom, boom. I rolled down the hill, hit my head on a rock, knocked me in the eye.” Despite the severity of the fall, he opted not to seek immediate medical help, choosing to go to a hospital after returning to Los Angeles. Remarkably, Leno was back on stage for a comedy show at the Yaamava Casino that same weekend, downplaying the incident as “not that big of a deal.”
This setback comes on the heels of a more serious incident from two years ago when Leno was hospitalized due to a car fire that resulted in third-degree burns, which required multiple surgeries. With an unwavering determination, he characterized that experience as merely a hiccup in his career, stating, “I am OK. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet.”
Jay Leno’s resilience serves as an inspiration as he navigates the challenges of his career and personal health, proving once again that nothing can keep him down for long.
