Sir Michael Parkinson, broadcaster and chat show host, dies aged 88

Grimes has shared her support for Miley Cyrus‘ recent comments on touring, saying she has “no idea” how to approach it.Cyrus confirmed back in May that she would be taking a hiatus from touring, sharing that “singing for hundreds of thousands of people isn’t really the thing that I love”.This week, she then made headlines when explaining why she has struggled with the demands of touring in her career, sharing that it “isn’t healthy for me”.In a new interview Cyrus said that “what people don’t really understand about touring” is that “the show is only 90 minutes, but that’s your life”.Now, Grimes has taken to X/Twitter to share her support for Cyrus’ comments in a now-deleted tweet, and that she has similar issues with that part of her job.“If u exist entirely for the pleasure of others there is nothing left of you,” she wrote.“It’s hard to express this without feeling ungrateful. I have no idea how to ever approach tour again, but I feel so guilty about it.”In her new interview, Cyrus said: “If you’re performing at a certain level of intensity and excellence, there should be an equal amount of recovery and rest.“There’s a level of ego that has to play a part, that I feel gets overused when I’m on tour and once that switches on, it’s hard to turn it off.

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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.

Legendary British chat show host Sir Michael Parkinson passed away aged 88 at his home on Wednesday night following a short illness.

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.

Tributes have been paid to veteran broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson after his death on Wednesday night aged 88.

Sir Michael Parkinson, the veteran broadcaster considered the king of British chat show hosts, has died aged 88, his family has told the BBC.

Broadcasting legend Sir Michael Parkinson has died aged 88. He was on television for decades and has interviewed some of the world's biggest stars. 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.

Legendary UK broadcaster and chat show host Michael Parkinson has died aged 88, according to his family.

Ellise Shafer Michael Parkinson, the English broadcaster who hosted the popular long-running talk show “Parkinson,” has died, the BBC reports. He was 88.