Jimmy Savile dies at home, aged 84

The former children’s TV presenter was found at his home earlier today.

29/10/11 2,652 Views 33 Comments

Sir Jimmy Savile

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FORMER TELEVISION PRESENTER Jimmy Savil has passed away at his home, at the age of 84.

Police were called to Savile’s home shortly after midday today, according to Sky News. His death is not being treated as suspicious.

Known for his popular children’s show, Jim’ll Fix It, Savile had started his working life in the coal mines. However, an explosion which occurred when he was in his early twenties left him with serious back injuries and unable to work in the mines.

Savile overcame his back problems and chose an entirely new career path – by becoming a professional wrestler, DJ, King of Pop and presenter of the hit children’s TV programme.

The Daily Mail reports that Savile raised more than £40 million for children with spinal injuries.

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John Duffy 29/10/11 #

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Now then, now then..RIP jimmy saville , his show Jim’ll fixit provided many happy childhood memories..

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Jonathan O Neill 29/10/11 #

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RIP Sir Jimmy…

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Dave Elliott 29/10/11 #

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He also did fantastic work for the Central Remedial Clinic in Clontarf. I had the pleasure of meeting him 10 years ago when he was in Ireland doing work for the CRC, he was a gent. RIP

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- Joan Featherstone 29/10/11 #
  
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  Never knew that, he never ‘shouted’ about his achievements, unlike some.
  
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Paddy Murray 29/10/11 #

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Jimmy was a true TV star in times that television was really worth watching. Today all we get is reality crap and singing contests that offer very little. Jimmy gave hope to kids,that one day he might read their letter and even more important get a gold medal off him. Simple but brilliant. Jimmy I hope the man above can FIX IT FOR YOU to R.I.P.

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- Wujashtop 30/10/11 #
  
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  Lovely post RIP Jimmy
  
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Waffler 29/10/11 #

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he invented djing

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damien chaney 29/10/11 #

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Rip Jimmy, hope he didn’t die alone

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James Doyle 29/10/11 #

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Rip Jimmy a pure gentleman,pity they don’t make shows like his anymore instead of poxy x factors

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- Joan Featherstone 29/10/11 #
  
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  James
  I’m so with u on the poxy X factor, never ever watch, can’t understand how people do/fall for it, complete load of poo, only lining Simon Cowell’s pockets (closet gay (who cares)), tripe of the highest order, rather read the toilet roll!!!
  
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Tony Skillington 29/10/11 #

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Last of his kind…rip Jimmy..gone to big Cuban smoking room in the sky no doubt.

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Shanti Om 29/10/11 #

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RIP Jimmy, who’s gonna buy those crazy shell suits now?

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- Joan Featherstone 29/10/11 #
  
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  Yeah Bazza, knew all that it was the spelling that stumped me!! He was a legend.
  
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Regina Maclean 29/10/11 #

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Who’s going to fix it for us now!!

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Marguerite Hoiby 29/10/11 #

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Pretty weird and strange but his heart was certainly in the right place. Did SO much for charity, what a legacy to leave, remember him as a presenter on Top of the Pops. RIP.

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David Patrick 29/10/11 #

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No one could fix it like Jimmy Saville! May he Rest In Peace!
Another legend in heavenly hall of fame!

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John Thornley 29/10/11 #

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So sorry to hear the news about Jimmy. I have created a tribute to him, raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
http://www.friendsatrest.com/4980/memorials/jimmy-savile/
May he rest in peace.

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Kabir Ahmed 29/10/11 #

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Very happy memories of watching his tv shows in the uk with my family. May his soul rest in peace

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- Ryan Murphy 30/10/11 #
  
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  Likewise. RIP.
  
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seamus moore 29/10/11 #

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Great guy! Hopefully he’ll now be the recipient of a big ‘Fix It’ wherever he is. RIP

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John Brady 29/10/11 #

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Legend and a character. RIP.

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Proinsias Ó Fearghail 29/10/11 #

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RIP Jimmy! A good life!

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Daniel R 29/10/11 #

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…And he was half way through fixing the economy damn. RIP

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Eoin Lynch 10/10/12 #

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Oh lord… Loads of very respectful comments from last year… All changed now when they’re pulling down his headstone!

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Dario Fo 30/10/11 #

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The Salford lad, started Top of the Pops, from that great musical city……Manchester… Arise Sir Jim….

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- Brendan Loftus 30/10/11 #
  
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  er I think you will Sir Jimmy was Leeds born and bred went to St Annes junior school in the heart of Leeds
  
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Daithí Ó'Céileachair 29/10/11 #

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A professional wrestler with back injuries ?. ….

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- Joan Featherstone 29/10/11 #
  
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  Yeah Daithi, I was just thinking the same thing, nevertheless he was great guy, not only with his Jim Will Fix It, but also the great work he did with Stoke Mandaville Hospital in the UK (not sure that’s spelt correctly!). God rest him, if there’s a heaven he’s there already!
  
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- Bazza 29/10/11 #
  
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  Joan,
  Agreed, RIP Jimmy S.
  
  BTW, Its Stoke-Mandeville Hospital for spinal injuries and its in Buckinghamshire, England
  
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- David Conroy 30/10/11 #
  
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  And a lot of that fundraising was through running events!
  
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- David Conroy 30/10/11 #
  
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  As in events that involved running, e.g. marathons and fun runs etc. – just noticed how that looked.
  
  Anyway, an example to us all, he’ll be missed.
  
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Trevor O' Sullivan 31/10/11 #

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ONLY UK tv radio personality to meet elvis ~ in 62 and 65 – knew Col Tom Parker – elvis actually tried for a joke to pull his hair off pretending it was a wig / on radio luxembourg the night Elvis died he came on air to give a beautiful tribute to elvis ‘god must have wanted some rock’n roll in heaven’ adored Jimmy – Louis Theraux docu was gold – the duchess and having a woman meant brain damage – my fave Louis Theraux of all time and Louis is a genius – god bless #mrfixit

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Padraig Stapleton 30/10/11 #

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Started Top of the Pops. And ended Top of the Pops.

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Jimmy Savile dies at home, aged 84