TV veteran Sir Jimmy ‘feeling fine’

Veteran television presenter Sir Jimmy Savile has reassured fans that he is “feeling fine” despite being admitted to hospital.

The star, who presented the first episode of Top Of The Pops as well as his long-running show Jim’ll Fix It, has been treated at the Leeds General Infirmary.

Sir Jimmy said: “I am feeling fine and hope to be home soon.”

The 84-year-old is reported to be recovering from a bout of pneumonia after being admitted on Saturday.

A spokeswoman for the hospital said the entertainer is “in a stable condition”.

Sir Jimmy started his working life as a miner in his native Yorkshire before running a series of clubs and working as a wrestler and DJ.

He has raised millions for charity and for many years was a regular marathon runner for good causes.