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The six-figure sum Sir Michael Parkinson left to his beloved wife Lady Mary as his will is signed off - two years after his death aged 88
The TV personality enjoyed a decades long career as one of Britain's most distinguished broadcasters and is best remembered for his legendary, self-titled chat show.
The TV personality enjoyed a decades long career as one of Britain's most distinguished broadcasters and is best remembered for his legendary, self-titled chat show. Some of his best known interviewees include boxer Muhammed Ali, legendary actor Orson Welles and former Beatle John Lennon, who appeared with his wife Yoko Ono. Former guest Dame Helen Mirren once called the presenter a 'sexist old fart' following their notorious interview in 1975 - her first ever chat show appearance - during which he remarked on the then 30-year old's bosoms by asking if they 'distracted' audiences.
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