He's interviewed everyone from Hollywood royalty to heavyweight champs – so after such a long, successful career, Sir Michael Parkinson is happy to take things easier.
The veteran broadcaster has battled a host of health problems lately and fans voiced concern for his welfare when he looked gaunt and frail on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday.
He may be 85 now but Sir Michael still has enough of his famous wit to make a mischievous joke about how he would prefer to die. “I think about death, of course you do.
You’re bound to as you get older,” he said. “I think what Mary and I should do is jump in the river together. Have a good family party then go and jump in the river.
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