Paul McCartney has released a video statement, telling fans “I feel great” in the wake of his recent illness.

“Everybody’s been asking how I’m feeling – I feel great, thank you very much for asking… feeling great, rocking and rolling”, said McCartney in the video, which you can watch below.

McCartney was recently struck down by a virus which saw him hospitalised in Tokyo, Japan. He subsequently postponed a series of shows in Lubbock, Dallas, New Orleans, Atlanta, Jacksonville, Nashville and Louisville on his ‘Out There’ tour, which have now been rearranged for October.

Ringo Starr also recently offered a health update on Paul McCartney. Speaking to Access Hollywood, Starr confirmed that his Beatles bandmate was recovering at home having been discharged from hospital. “I spoke to him in the hospital,” said Starr. “He picked up and said ‘hi.’ He’s doing OK. He was in hospital but now he’s out and getting fit and ready to rock. He’s doing good. I text him and he texts me back.”