BBC director general Tim Davie described Parkinson as 'truly one of a kind, an incredible broadcaster and journalist who will be hugely missed'.
He pioneered new formats, could get almost any guest in the world and conducted the best interviews ever. Parky was one of the finest broadcasters of any era
George Michael s legendary opening line on Sir Michael Parkinson s show following his arrest in 1998 has been unearthed following the iconic host s death.