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Renowned British talk show host Michael Parkinson dies at 88

  • Michael Parkinson, known for his long-running talk show "Parkinson," has died at age 88.
  • Parkinson interviewed many famous figures like Muhammad Ali, John Lennon, and Madonna on his show from 1971 to 2007.
  • He began his career in print journalism before moving into television and pioneering a more intimate chat show format.
  • Parkinson was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2013 but overcame it and continued working.
  • He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2008 for his contributions to broadcasting.
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