The American singer fell ill on stage but still continued his performance and signed autographs for fans before being rushed to hospital where he was diagnosed with a stroke. Jimmy Osmond, 55, who was starring as Captain Hook in Peter Pan at the Birmingham Hippodrome has since pulled out of the show. A source close to Jimmy told the MailOnline the star is now feeling “comfortable". The source told the publication: “He has received the care he needs and is looking forward to a few months of self care.” Related articles Osmondmania is back! The original boyband return Jimmy Osmond: Singer, 55, suffers stroke during Birmingham panto p A spokesman for Jimmy told ITV: “On the evening of Thursday December 27th after pushing through the evening’s performance of Peter Pan at Birmingham Hippodrome, Jimmy Osmond was driven straight to hospital and diagnosed with a stroke. “He is grateful for all the well wishes and will be taking time out in the new year.” At the time of the incident, the Birmingham Hippodrome confirmed via their Twitter account Jimmy would not be appearing in Monday’s New Years Eve performance. They wrote: "Sometimes with live performance, unavoidable changes to the advertised casting may occur due to circumstances beyond our control. “We apologise for any disappointment.” Jimmy Osmond ‘looking forward to self care' following stroke (Image: WENN/GETTY) Jimmy Osmond: Jimmy suffered a stroke during his pantomime performance (Image: GETTY) Birmingham Hippodrome's artistic director and chief executive Fiona Allan said: "Everyone here at Birmingham Hippodrome has been deeply saddened to hear of Jimmy's sudden illness. "Jimmy loved being a part of the Hippodrome's well-renowned panto and his portrayal of Captain Hook was both dastardly and heart-warming. "He won the adoration not just of our audiences, but also of all our staff – we all send Jimmy and his family very best wishes for a speedy recovery." Darren Day will be replacing Jimmy in the role, it's been revealed. Last month, Jimmy discussed his role as Captain Hook and admitted he enjoyed playing villains. Speaking to the Shropshire Star he said: “It feels like I’m home. I’ve been here on various productions but this is my most exciting. Related articles Osmond brothers star Jimmy Osmond: My six best books Nice to meet ewe! Jimmy Osmond buys rare Valais Blacknose sheep Jimmy Osmond: The singer starred as Captain Hook in the pantomime Peter Pan (Image: PH) Jimmy Osmond: Jimmy is the youngest sibling in the group The Osmonds (Image: GETTY) “It’s my eighth panto and this is the biggest one there is.” Jimmy added: “I don’t know what I’m going to do when this is over.” The singer rose to fame as part of the musical group The Osmonds and was commonly referred to as “Little Jimmy” as he was the youngest member of the Osmond family. He was the youngest person to have a UK number one single with Long Haired Lover from Liverpool being just nine-years-old at the time. The star went onto have further UK hits with Tweedle Dee and I’m Gonna Knock Your Door. Jimmy also appeared on ITV show I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! in 2005 and Celebrity Masterchef in 2016.All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility