Tributes paid to Michael Parkinson as BBC chat show legend passes away aged 88
dailyrecord.co.ukTributes have been paid to veteran broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson after his death on Wednesday night aged 88. The BBC chat show legend passed away "peacefully" surrounded by his loved ones, his family confirmed in a statement to the BBC on Thursday morning.
The journalist was known for his legendary interviews with stars including David Bowie, John Lennon, Dame Helen Mirren US star Meg Ryan, Muhammad Ali and Billy Connolly.
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."Fans, friends and celebrity colleagues paid tribute to the star in the wake of his passing.
The director-general of the BBC paid tribute to Sir Michael Parkinson as “the king of the chat show” and an “incredible broadcaster and journalist”.In a statement, Tim Davie said: “Michael was the king of the chat show and he defined the format for all the presenters and shows that followed.“He interviewed the biggest stars of the 20th century and did so in a way that enthralled the public.
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