August 17th 2023.
The sad news of the passing of Sir Michael Parkinson was confirmed on Thursday, with a statement from his family that requested privacy and time to grieve. His last public appearance was in April, celebrating the 90th birthday of his long-time friend Dickie Bird at Leeds' Headingley Stadium.
Several photos of the event captured Sir Parkinson's bright smile and sharp navy blazer and black trouser outfit. The two had a long history together, having first met in the 1950s when they were teammates at Barnsley Cricket Club.
Sir Michael was best known for hosting his own talk show, Parkinson, between 1971 and 1982, and then again between 1998 and 2007. Over the years, the broadcaster had interviewed some of the world's most famous faces, from Muhammad Ali to John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
In a BBC Breakfast interview last year, Sir Parkinson admitted he didn't recognise himself in the clips of his past work. He said that the fame had changed him and "sometimes makes the worst person than you are".
Sir Michael Parkinson's memory will live on, and his parting gift was a beautiful smile at his friend's 90th birthday celebration. We can only hope that the family is able to find some comfort in the memories they have of him.
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