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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
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That's so sad, loved Jim'll fix it when I was a kid.
Rip Jim.
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That's so sad, loved Jim'll fix it when I was a kid.
Rip Jim.  Rip Jim
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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.
Serenity,courage,wisdom.
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nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo who's gunna fix it for everyone now  RIP you cigar smoking player
Last edited by Sanchez; 29th Oct 2011 4:19pm.
Uncertainty or not knowing causes depression, Im happy because I know I'm going to die one day!
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He was a bit of an oddball, but never harmed anyone. Allround good guy, I guess.
Requiescat in pace.
R.i.p jimmy
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Like your signature.
Remember, when you point a finger, there are always three pointing back at you !!!
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[youtube]A8M7yTSZpZg[/youtube]
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Gutted sad loss R.i.p. sir jimmy!
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Aw shit who's gonna fix this?
RIP
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Poor Jimmy, guessing my letter to him wont get answered now RIP
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he got an honorary green beret for completing the commando course - good effort and rest easy
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