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The former Beatle was reported earlier in the month to have had a coronary angioplasty at a private hospital after he complained to doctors of feeling unwell.
McCartney said he felt the need to respond to the rumours because they had upset fans and family members.
In a letter on his website, he said: "People are ringing and texting me saying, 'Are you OK?' And I hadn't seen the report, so I was puzzled by so many enquiries about my health. So I think it's a good time to put this rumour to rest.
"What happened was, over a year ago during a routine medical examination, there was a minor irregularity which I needed to have tests for and which I have now been assured is completely fine.
"The media have only just recently reported an exaggerated version of this and that is why people have been asking me if I am OK. So this is where the story has come from. The media reports have, as usual, completely distorted the story.
"I'm happy to say that I feel great and I have passed my most recent medical with flying colours."
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