Famous British speak present host Michael Parkinson, identified for having interviewed a number of the world’s most well-known celebrities, together with Muhammad Ali and Elton John, has died aged 88, his agent confirmed Thursday.
“After a brief illness, Sir Michael Parkinson passed away peacefully at home last night in his family’s company,” stated a press release from his household.
His BBC speak present, referred to as “Parkinson,” first aired in 1971 and ran for over a decade, throughout which it grew to become a late-night Saturday hit. It was revived in 1998 and remained on air for an additional three years till he retired.
George Michael, David Beckham and David Attenborough had been among the many glittering checklist of celebrities he interviewed, with many memorable moments.
With his relaxed and conversational interviewing model that put company relaxed with comfy questions and permitting uninterrupted speak, Parkinson is alleged to have set the usual for all presenters.
Following the news of his passing, Parkinson’s followers paid tribute to the TV legend.
“We say goodbye to the best…Waking up to the sad news of Michael Parkinson passing, I was so lucky to not just be interviewed by Michael but to be able to spend precious time talking about football and family, our 2 passions, plus the GoldenBalls moment…Sending love to Mary and the whole family,” former soccer star David Beckham stated on Instagram.
BBC Director General Tim Davie referred to as the legend “the king of the chat show,” including in his assertion that “he interviewed the biggest stars of the 20th century and did so in a way that enthralled the public. Michael was not only brilliant at asking questions, he was also a wonderful listener.”
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth knighted Parkinson in 2008.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
