died aged 88 after a career that made him one of Britain's best-loved TV personalities, with his interview style and warmth attracting the world's biggest names.Advertisement
They were both sons of coal miners and played on the same cricket team in their youth - with Bird saying 'Parky' kept future England cricketer Sir Geoffrey Boycott out the team."I was so sad when I heard the news this morning - I slumped in my chair and shed a few tears," said the 90-year-old. Comedian Rory Bremner told Sky News that Sir Michael was"the greatest interviewer there's been" and remembered fondly the"twinkle in his eye".
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