Tributes paid to Michael Parkinson as BBC chat show legend passes away aged 88

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Paul McCartney has paid tribute to the late Michael Parkinson, calling him a “great guy” and a “good friend”.The broadcaster “passed away peacefully at home” this week (August 16) at the age of 88 after a brief illness, his family revealed. Parkinson’s TV career spanned seven decades, which saw him welcome the worlds biggest stars to the studio including Muhammad Ali, Elton John, Madonna and many more.He also appears on the album cover of Wings‘ ‘Band On The Run’ as an escaped convict, and was a personal friend of McCartney’s.Taking to Twitter yesterday (August 19), McCartney wrote of Parkinson: “I first met Michael Parkinson in Liverpool when he and his team came to see us at the Cavern Club.

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"After a brief illness Sir Michael Parkinson passed away peacefully at home last night in the company of his family," an official statement read.

George Michael‘s classic introduction during his 1998 interview with Michael Parkinson has resurfaced after the legendary chat show host’s death.The broadcaster “passed away peacefully at home” yesterday (August 16) at the age of 88 after a brief illness, his family shared.Parkinson’s TV career spanned seven decades, which saw him welcome the worlds biggest stars to the studio including Muhammad Ali, Elton John, Madonna and many more.One of the many memorable moments from Parkinson unfolded when Wham! star Michael appeared on the show in 1998, just months after his arrest in LA for “engaging in a lewd act” in a public toilet.A clip of Michael’s introductory words to Parkinson is now being re-shared online, in which he starts off by telling Parkinson his appearance is “a great honour for me”.George Michael’s incredible opening line when he spoke to Michael Parkinson in the wake of his arrest for lewd behaviour in LA pic.twitter.com/oDVATAFsWT— Neil Brennan (@nrdbrennan) August 17, 2023He recalled being and eight or nine years old when his mother allowed him to stay up late to watch Parkinson, adding: “She thought it would be a bit of quality watching so I’m very, very privileged to be here.”Parkinson politely told the singer his words were “very kind”, before Michael added: “She probably wouldn’t have been quite as thrilled that I had to take my willy out to get on here.”The moment was met by roars of laughing and cheers from the studio audience. “I mean really, would I have been on for an hour tonight without that incident?” Michael joked.Fans who have been reposting the clip have praised the “two great iconic entertainers” for their charm and good humour.

Michael Parkinson, the British chat show king who was confirmed dead on Thursday, will be remembered as one of the outstanding interviewers of his generation. During his show’s 36-year run across the BBC and ITV, Parkinson sat down with some of the biggest stars of our time, attracting acclaim and sometimes controversy. Scroll on for some of his most memorable moments.

A number of famous faces took time to pay tribute to Michael Parkinson on Thursday after the news of his death at the age 88 was announced. Legendary for his long-standing TV career, the presenter interviewed a myriad of stars, including George Michael, boxer Mohammed Ali, Meg Ryan and many more.Taking to social media, fellow stars such as Eamonn Holmes and Lord Alan Sugar shared their condolences. Fondly beginning his post by dubbing the late star 'Parky', Eamonn wrote, "King of The Chat Show Hosts .

The last picture of Sir Michael Parkinson shows him in great spirits, just months before his death.The veteran broadcaster died aged 88 on 16 August, with his devastated family announcing the news in a statement. He was seen in May at Hay Festival in Wales where he signed copies of his book, My Sporting Life. Sir Michael smiled and greeted people warmly whilst dressed in a white shirt and checked blazer.

Celebrated chat show host Sir Michael Parkinson has died peacefully at home at the age of 88 surrounded by loved ones, his family has said.The TV star host interviewed some of Hollywood’s biggest names throughout his illustrious career. A statement from Sir Michael’s family said: “After a brief illness, Sir Michael Parkinson passed away peacefully at home last night in the company of his family. “The family request that they are given privacy and time to grieve.” The director-general of the BBC paid tribute to Sir Michael, saying in a statement: “Michael was the king of the chat show, and he defined the format for all the presenters and shows that followed.

Sir Michael Parkinson has died at the age of 88.