Jason Gunn suffers heart attack

Beloved broadcaster Jason Gunn is in hospital recovering from a heart attack, calling it the "scariest day of my life".

The 48 year old was at the gym yesterday morning when he became ill.

He has since undergone an operation to put a stent put in and is expected to make a full recovery.

Gunn's family is awaiting more test results this morning.

Gunn is famous for hosting children's TV show The Son of a Gunn Show with his sidekick puppet Thingie in the '90s. He has since hosted several shows including Dancing With the Stars.

Last year, the Cantabrian fractured two vertebrae in his back after jumping in a wheelie bin.

Hundreds of Gunn's fans quickly took to Facebook to wish him a speedy recovery.

"I was stunned when I heard what happened," wrote one. "My daughter started to cry. She loves (him). Heart attacks can happen to anyone. Fitness or age, doesn't matter."

"Look after yourself Jase. My thoughts are with you and wishing a speedy recovery," said another.