BREAKING NEWS Sir Michael Parkinson: Chat show host dies aged 88

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Broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson has died at the age of 88, his family has confirmed.

His TV career spanned seven decades, and he interviewed the world's biggest stars on his long-running chat show.

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."

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[Chomper Higgot]

Sad loss, cracking bloke.

 

RIP

 

[VocalNeal]

By heck and ee bah gum

[Dmaxdan]

The greatest British chat show host of them all. 

R.I.P.

 

[hotchilli]

An illustrious career as a chat show host and many other TV shows.

[Road Warrior]

22 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Sad loss, cracking bloke.

 

RIP

 

indeed .sad loss