07:15
Zeshan
Tributes are paid for ', DJ and TV presenter Sir Jimmy Savile charity fundraiser, who died at the age of 84 years
Sir Jimmy, one of the most famous names in British television and radio in the 1960s, 70 and 80, died Saturday.
Tributes have come from these figures to the Prince of Wales, who said he was "saddened" to hear the death of Sir Jimmy.
Information on how the broadcaster died is not known, but it was recently hospitalized with pneumonia. His nephews said he died peacefully in his sleep.
Alan Franey, former Managing Director of Broadmoor Hospital
"I spent a lot of time with him and say I knew him probably as well as anyone else who knew him," said Franey BBC 5 Live.
Continue reading the main story
"Start Quote
It 'was a tough upbringing, he never forgot his roots "
Unquote
"I spoke with him last Wednesday and asked him how he was and he said he felt very tired and breathless Mentally, he was very aware that he said". .. I have come to the end of the tunnel "
Mr. Franey ran marathons with Sir Jimmy to raise money for causes including Broadmoor, Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Buckinghamshire and Leeds General Infirmary.
"Jimmy spend time going to the hospital [at Broadmoor] talk with staff and talk with patients, and increased if any funds could do it," he said.
"He spent much of his life involved in raising [money] charity and has a passion for helping people. Jimmy has had a very normal education, but it was a solid education and IT has never forgotten his roots. I felt he was in a situation where he could raise money for people who use their position in the entertainment world, and managed to do that. "
David Hamilton, DJ
"We were in collaboration with Radio 1 in the 70's and the station was full of eccentric characters, but it was certainly the most striking of all," Hamilton told BBC 5 Live.
"One of the key things Jimmy was that he was a man of the people. He knew the public was well aware of his audience. I think the general public for his family.
"Probably of all the DJs, I worked, I knew less than anyone else. It was much to himself. Do not drink so it was not the kind of man to the bar and have a bevvy with you."
Paul Bruce, who has appeared on Jim'll Fix It
Sir Jimmy fixed it for Paul to drive a heavy truck in 1979. "It was the dream of every child to come on this program," he said.
"It 'was great to meet a guy and go to the program, and I had 15-17000000 people looked at me on Saturday night. It was a big guy."
Graham Smith of Harrogate, Yorkshire, neighbor and colleague
"I lived in the apartment just below Sir Jimmy for several years and worked as a documentary cameraman Jim'll Fix It," said Smith.
"I got to know him pretty well as neighbors and professional. I also worked with Sir Jim is a video from Leeds General Infirmary. I've always been impressed by what was around the hospital.
"He spoke to everyone and spend time with everyone. He was never too busy, he really loved people, and he was happy to spend time with them.
He added: "Margaret Thatcher invited him to take care of the wives of the leaders of the G7 during the conference he led them to Stoke Mandeville were greeted by a man sweat pants and jewelry, but at the end of the day, ate from his hand. .. "
Mark Thompson, Director General of the BBC
"I am very sad to learn of the death of Sir Jimmy Savile," said Thompson.
"Top of the Pops is a Jim'll Fix It, Jimmy's unique style of the BBC entertained generations of audiences. While millions of viewers and listeners will be greatly missed."
Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of Culture
"Sir Jimmy Savile was one of the most unique and colorful broadcasting," said Hunt.
"From the Top of the Pops to make children's dreams Jim'll Fix It, a generation of people remember his slogan and sense of humor.
"However, his legacy will be of the millions raised for charity, hard to give up their time and energy to help these causes he was passionate about."
Dave Lee Travis, radio presenter
Travis Lee said Sir Jimmy could talk to someone and "really liked" to see the joy on the faces of children on Jim'll Fix It.
But he was a reserved man, tells the BBC Radio 4 PM. "Deep inside it was a guy who was very difficult to achieve.
'I know Jimmy Savile for over 50 years, which is a hell of a lot of time to know someone, and have never been a direct conversation with him very carefully, because it always had a sort of invisible shield up.
"He likes to keep his distance from everyone, even his friends. He trick on his way out of something if you do not want to answer ... I think probably puzzle is a good word for her."
Charles Kennedy MP
The former leader of the Liberal Democrats and MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber, said Sir Jimmy was "a true friend long ago the western highlands in the decades of care and decency."
"When they are not living in her home in Glencoe, made available for emergency use in the mountains," he said.
"It 'was a typical man who has never paid attention to the generosity of the property. Really sad loss."
Councillor Keith Wakefield, leader of Leeds City Council
"Sir Jimmy Savile is Leeds born and raised and remains a Leeds boy throughout his life," said Cllr Wakefield.
"He was a known and beloved figure - a figure larger than life and an inspiration to many, especially children of the city.
"His enormous contribution to charity memorable. We are proud that someone like him, who did so much for so many, are from Leeds."
John Myers, CEO of industry body Radio Academy
Mr. Myers said: "The sad death of Sir Jimmy Savile is a great loss for the UK radio industry.
"He was one of the pioneers of modern radio pop music. He made the transition smooth for the BBC Radio Luxembourg in the 1960s and in 1997 moved its shows on commercial radio, where he continued to succeed and be respected by the public radio throughout the UK.
"The UK radio industry is facing its annual festival in Salford next week. He is fondly remembered and his death is marked in a special session on Tuesday morning."
Sir Jimmy, one of the most famous names in British television and radio in the 1960s, 70 and 80, died Saturday.
Tributes have come from these figures to the Prince of Wales, who said he was "saddened" to hear the death of Sir Jimmy.
Information on how the broadcaster died is not known, but it was recently hospitalized with pneumonia. His nephews said he died peacefully in his sleep.
Alan Franey, former Managing Director of Broadmoor Hospital
"I spent a lot of time with him and say I knew him probably as well as anyone else who knew him," said Franey BBC 5 Live.
Continue reading the main story
"Start Quote
It 'was a tough upbringing, he never forgot his roots "
Unquote
"I spoke with him last Wednesday and asked him how he was and he said he felt very tired and breathless Mentally, he was very aware that he said". .. I have come to the end of the tunnel "
Mr. Franey ran marathons with Sir Jimmy to raise money for causes including Broadmoor, Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Buckinghamshire and Leeds General Infirmary.
"Jimmy spend time going to the hospital [at Broadmoor] talk with staff and talk with patients, and increased if any funds could do it," he said.
"He spent much of his life involved in raising [money] charity and has a passion for helping people. Jimmy has had a very normal education, but it was a solid education and IT has never forgotten his roots. I felt he was in a situation where he could raise money for people who use their position in the entertainment world, and managed to do that. "
David Hamilton, DJ
"We were in collaboration with Radio 1 in the 70's and the station was full of eccentric characters, but it was certainly the most striking of all," Hamilton told BBC 5 Live.
"One of the key things Jimmy was that he was a man of the people. He knew the public was well aware of his audience. I think the general public for his family.
"Probably of all the DJs, I worked, I knew less than anyone else. It was much to himself. Do not drink so it was not the kind of man to the bar and have a bevvy with you."
Paul Bruce, who has appeared on Jim'll Fix It
Sir Jimmy fixed it for Paul to drive a heavy truck in 1979. "It was the dream of every child to come on this program," he said.
"It 'was great to meet a guy and go to the program, and I had 15-17000000 people looked at me on Saturday night. It was a big guy."
Graham Smith of Harrogate, Yorkshire, neighbor and colleague
"I lived in the apartment just below Sir Jimmy for several years and worked as a documentary cameraman Jim'll Fix It," said Smith.
"I got to know him pretty well as neighbors and professional. I also worked with Sir Jim is a video from Leeds General Infirmary. I've always been impressed by what was around the hospital.
"He spoke to everyone and spend time with everyone. He was never too busy, he really loved people, and he was happy to spend time with them.
He added: "Margaret Thatcher invited him to take care of the wives of the leaders of the G7 during the conference he led them to Stoke Mandeville were greeted by a man sweat pants and jewelry, but at the end of the day, ate from his hand. .. "
Mark Thompson, Director General of the BBC
"I am very sad to learn of the death of Sir Jimmy Savile," said Thompson.
"Top of the Pops is a Jim'll Fix It, Jimmy's unique style of the BBC entertained generations of audiences. While millions of viewers and listeners will be greatly missed."
Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of Culture
"Sir Jimmy Savile was one of the most unique and colorful broadcasting," said Hunt.
"From the Top of the Pops to make children's dreams Jim'll Fix It, a generation of people remember his slogan and sense of humor.
"However, his legacy will be of the millions raised for charity, hard to give up their time and energy to help these causes he was passionate about."
Dave Lee Travis, radio presenter
Travis Lee said Sir Jimmy could talk to someone and "really liked" to see the joy on the faces of children on Jim'll Fix It.
But he was a reserved man, tells the BBC Radio 4 PM. "Deep inside it was a guy who was very difficult to achieve.
'I know Jimmy Savile for over 50 years, which is a hell of a lot of time to know someone, and have never been a direct conversation with him very carefully, because it always had a sort of invisible shield up.
"He likes to keep his distance from everyone, even his friends. He trick on his way out of something if you do not want to answer ... I think probably puzzle is a good word for her."
Charles Kennedy MP
The former leader of the Liberal Democrats and MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber, said Sir Jimmy was "a true friend long ago the western highlands in the decades of care and decency."
"When they are not living in her home in Glencoe, made available for emergency use in the mountains," he said.
"It 'was a typical man who has never paid attention to the generosity of the property. Really sad loss."
Councillor Keith Wakefield, leader of Leeds City Council
"Sir Jimmy Savile is Leeds born and raised and remains a Leeds boy throughout his life," said Cllr Wakefield.
"He was a known and beloved figure - a figure larger than life and an inspiration to many, especially children of the city.
"His enormous contribution to charity memorable. We are proud that someone like him, who did so much for so many, are from Leeds."
John Myers, CEO of industry body Radio Academy
Mr. Myers said: "The sad death of Sir Jimmy Savile is a great loss for the UK radio industry.
"He was one of the pioneers of modern radio pop music. He made the transition smooth for the BBC Radio Luxembourg in the 1960s and in 1997 moved its shows on commercial radio, where he continued to succeed and be respected by the public radio throughout the UK.
"The UK radio industry is facing its annual festival in Salford next week. He is fondly remembered and his death is marked in a special session on Tuesday morning."
Posted in: celebrity
0 comments:
Post a Comment