Sir Michael Parkinson, celebrated broadcaster and talk show host, dies aged 88 | ITV News

Sir Michael Parkinson, one of Britain's most celebrated broadcasters and talk show hosts, has died at the age of 88, his family told the BBC.
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 chat show host interviewed some of Hollywood's biggest names throughout his illustrious career - with names such as Jimmy Cagney, Fred Astaire, Lauren Bacall and Ingrid Bergmann on the list.
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