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‘Parky’ was Britain’s most successful chat show host who interviewed the world’s most famous faces including actors, musicians, sportspeople, royalty and politicians.
Chat show legend Sir Michael Parkinson has died at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 88, with his loved ones confirming he d suffered from a brief illness .
Sir Michael Parkinson was an icon of British broadcasting. His face and voice were cherished fixtures on the airwaves; his very name was synonymous with the best in entertainment.
Before Parky, TV audiences had never seen his style of intimate, comfy chats with stars of stage and screen - and he made Saturday night TV almost unthinkable without him