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.