Savile, who was one of the most famous names on British TV and radio in the 1960s, 70s and 80s, died on Saturday.

His family programme, Jim'll Fix It, drew in huge audiences and the programme received 20,000 letters a week at the height of its popularity.

Savile started out as a DJ on BBC Radio 1 and was the first host of Top of the Pops in 1964.

He also appeared on the music show's final edition in 2006.

His TV persona included chunky gold jewellery, a huge cigar, his trademark snowy white hair and a number of catch-phrases which were frequently parodied by impressionists such as Mike Yarwood.

Born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Savile was conscripted as a Bevin Boy, working in the coal mines during the war.

But he was one of the country's first DJs in the 1950s and began his broadcasting career at Radio Luxembourg before moving to the BBC.

Off screen he did a lot of charity work, running 200 marathons and raising £40m over the years.

Savile was knighted by the Queen in 1990 for his charity work

That's so sad, loved Jim'll fix it when I was a kid.
Rip Jim.

Rest in peace Jim!

Rip Jim

Very sad
R.I.P

Didn't know. Just shows Wikiwirral is faster than news.

He was a bit of an oddball, but never harmed anyone. Allround good guy, I guess.

Requiescat in pace.

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo who's gunna fix it for everyone now

RIP you cigar smoking player

R.i.p jimmy

Like your signature.

Remember, when you point a finger, there are always three pointing back at you !!!

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Gutted sad loss R.i.p. sir jimmy!

Aw shit who's gonna fix this?

RIP

RIP. jimmy was ace

Poor Jimmy, guessing my letter to him wont get answered now

RIP

he got an honorary green beret for completing the commando course - good effort and rest easy

R.I.P. Sir Jimmy Saville

allways remember him on Top of the Pops in the 60s, then Jim'll fix it, so sad, R.I.P Jim

Another amazing character gone...he was a true "one off" I suppose all the paedophile stuff will surface now thanks to our gutter press....R.I.P. Sir Jimmy.

the 'paedophile stuff' has been common knowledge for years.

mrhanky, can you empty ya pm box

well i feel old when all the tv folks from your childhood start dying

RIP jim

(and i didnt know about any paedo stuff but im sure someone will start a thread!)

trying to think of somethink funny to say, but words can not come into my head to describe this legend,

You're right Rocks. I felt the same about the wonderful Tony Hart when he died. A gentlemanly children's TV presenter but never patronising. I hope Morph hasn't kicked the bucket yet.

RIP

R.I.P Sir Jimmy Saville.
Remeber him doing avert for british rail This is the age of the train and he also did one for telling car drive to clunk click every trip (Make sure you wear you seat belt ).

Another "good one" gone. A snippet on the radio this morning mentioned that he had given up to 90% of income away to various charities!

He was a one-off. A real character. I'd never heard of any murmerings relating to paedo stuff. I find that hard to believe. I hope it's not true. A product of the Sun newspaper/bog roll no doubt.

I wish people would stop doing Jimmy Savile jokes. That means you, and you and you.

RIP Jimmy.