Jay Leno Catches A Black Eye After 'Tumbling Down The Hill' In Nasty Fall

Jay Lenois choosing to make lemonade out of lemons following his nasty fall.

The comedian showed up on stage with an eye patch to cover up his scar sustained after he slipped and fell on his way to grab food.

Jay Leno's latest injury adds to a series of near-death experiences he has suffered in the past, including shattering bones in a motorcycle crash and suffering third-degree burns in a car fire in his famous garage.

The performer answered interviewers as he arrived at the Comedy for Koby event in Beverly Hills on Monday night about the weird state of his face. Leno reportedly performed at the event with a black eye, a wrist wrapped up in a bandage, and a badly beat-up face.

The comic explained that he was staying at a hotel on a hill and wanted to go to a restaurant at the bottom of the slope. He, however, chose to take a shortcut instead of a winding path down, and the result was a terrible tumble down the hill.

The celebrity did not let the painful incident stop him from performing over the weekend at the Yaamava Casino in Southern California. Leno declared to TMZ that the thousands of people waiting for him to mount the stage at the venue empowered him to get up and show up to give everyone a good time.

Last year, The Blast reported that the 74-year-old shared insights into his resilient attitude at the Kennedy Center Honors after surviving two severe incidents in November 2022 and January 2023. 

"I'm still riding motorcycles. I'm still falling off, I'm still working on cars," he noted, adding, "No, once a guy learns [something], you can't teach him new tricks." 

The celebrity also acknowledged his resilience and humor despite all his travails. He reportedly followed up with a funny prediction of his future, stating, "Oh, riding motorcycles and falling off!"

Reflecting on the impact of these incidents on his outlook and perspective, Leno confirmed that nothing has changed. In her words: "Once a man hits 40, you can't convince him of anything else."

Despite his positive outlook, the accidents had damaging consequences, including hospitalization due to the fire outbreak in the car garage.

Last December, he described the scary moments when a fuel line clogged, leading to the dramatic blast. "I got a face full of gasoline. I knew how close I was to the pilot light, and I thought, 'Uh oh,'" he detailed. 

According to him, the experience felt like the most "intense sunburn" he had ever had, requiring him to act quickly and avoid further harm. 

Leno acknowledged the risks of working on cars, stating: "When you work with cars, you have a lot of accidents. But this is bigger than most." Due to years of experience, the comedian understood the importance of closing his eyes and mouth to protect his lungs and eyes.

A timely rescue mission from under the car by his friend Dave further saved him from more severe injuries as he shared that he used Dave's work shirt to smother the flames until paramedics rushed him to the hospital.

Leno was subsequently admitted to the Grossman Burn Center for further care.

Leno is as caring as he is daring. Per The Blast, the comedian recently reviewed his 41-page trust to increase the inheritance left behind for loved ones.

The primary beneficiaries of his upgrade will be his family members, as he and his wife, Mavis, did not share any children. The juicy list included his wife's brother, Rikki Nicholson, who reportedly lives next door to the couple, and Jay's nephew, Richard Leno. 

The star initially left $3 million behind for the duo to split, but a court official had different thoughts. The official, who became linked to Jay during his conservatorship petition, noted he had talks with the 74-year-old about the trust and will he created.

He noted that he was worried the $3 million Leno had set aside for Rikki and Richard would not be enough to look after them. The actor agreed and decided to increase the amount in the will and trust, which will then be legally approved.

Leno's attempt to secure his wife's interest extended beyond his will. He also moved to legally secure full authority over his wife's dealings in January.

The decision was borne out of her progressive, degenerative Alzheimer's disease, which is a form of dementia that affects human memory, thinking, and behavior.

Due to the deteriorating nature of the disease, Leno sued for the legal authority to make financial and medical decisions on Mavis' behalf. He explained that he managed their finances during their 43-year marriage and would continue until his death.

Leno was vocal about his successful marriage to Mavis on "The Kelly Clarkson Show," encouraging fans to "marry the person you wish you could be." He used his relationship as the perfect example, claiming he had "married the perfect person."

Hopefully, Jay Leno's fall is not so serious!