“It raised a lot of money but Alex was determined that all of it should go to the NHS.

“He’s always been a great supporter of them and that’s become even more the case since his health issues.”

Ferguson required surgery after collapsing in his home in Wilmslow, Greater Manchester.

He was put in an induced coma and spent four days in intensive care.

Ferguson thanked staff at Macclesfield, Salford Royal and Alexandra hospitals at the fundraiser.

He reportedly said: “Without those people who gave me such great care, I would not be sitting here today. Thank you from me and my family.”

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