Sir Bruce Forsyth's wife reveals recent surgery 'scared me to death'

Sir Bruce Forsyth's wife has said she feared for his life after his recent surgery following a fall, but he is "getting better".

The veteran television presenter underwent keyhole surgery on an abdominal aortic aneurysm in mid November and is still in recovery.

The aneurysm was only discovered in October after a fall, which left the 87-year-old in hospital with a minor concussion and abrasions on his face.

Wilnelia Forsyth told the Daily Mail it has been an "emotional" time, adding, this has scared me to death".

The 58-year-old also said the surgery and recovery had been "very, very hard" for her husband, who was a "proud man".

"We've been told with this kind of operation it will take one or two months for him to fully recover. Seeing my husband getting better is like having an early Christmas present", she added.

Sir Bruce was due to host the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special bu was forced to pull out as it was "too early", the BBC said.

A spokesman said: "Due to the long studio hours, he is unable to host the show but will still play a part in the production.

"Sir Bruce will record a special video message for this year's celebrity line-up and the viewers at home, which will play out when the Strictly Christmas Special airs on BBC One on Christmas Day at 6.15pm."