The 88-year-old was considered the king of British chat show hosts
The celebrated host has been remembered as the “king of the chat show” following his death at the age of 88.Read more: Family of Sir Michael Parkinson release statement following his death
Writing on Twitter, now known as X, the North Belfast man said: “Parky. King of The Chat Show Hosts. A privilege to know him on and off screen and to learn from him.Comedian Dara O Briain recalled Sir Michael Parkinson doing “the coolest thing I ever saw pre-show” after the interviewer’s death. “Michael arrived, chatted away to us, not a nerve in sight, when the band starting playing the theme tune. Michael paused, smiled and said ‘They’re playing my tune’ and walked straight out and started the show. Lovely.”
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