I’ve been somewhere dark but I’ll be back in the sun vows Doddy
VETERAN comic Sir Ken Dodd has vowed from his hospital bed that he will “get out and come into the sunshine” as he recovers from a chest infection.
The legendary comedian was on the verge of tears when he gave his first interview since his admission and said: “I have been to a very dark place.”
The much-loved entertainer, who celebrated his 90th birthday in November, has been in the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital with a severe chest infection for the past fortnight.
He and his partner, Anne Jones, even had to contend with a fake news report on the internet that he had died.
Sir Ken said of those responsible: “They are horrible monsters. I can tell you now, there is a God and he will punish them.”
The comedian invited the Lord Mayor of Liverpool Malcolm Kennedy to spend time at his bedside yesterday. He spoke of his tearful gratitude for the care he has been receiving, as well as his determination to get back on stage.
He told the Lord Mayor he wanted to put on a big show for his charities in April or May and vowed: “I will be there! I shall return!”
Sir Ken added: “I want to thank everyone for being so wonderfully kind and caring. The medical attention is superb and the staff do their very best for everybody. It all makes me cry with gratitude.”
He was at his most emotional as he thanked those who have sent him cards, including the children of Knotty Ash Primary School who made him a giant “Get Well” card.
He said: “I feel, with the care I am getting, I am making definite progress.”