Michael Parkinson dubbed the ‘ultimate interviewer’ by Sir Jackie Stewart in moving tribute
Sir Jackie Stewart has paid an emotional tribute to the broadcasting legend
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Three-time formula 1 world champion Sir Jackie Stewart has branded Sir Michael Parkinson the “ultimate interviewer” in an emotional tribute.
It comes after the legendary broadcaster died at the age of 88.
Sir Michael was a close friend with the motor racing legend, who has added his voice to the swathe of tributes pouring in for the television host.
Speaking on GB News, Sir Jackie described the talk show host as a “remarkable man in so many different ways”.
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“He was the best interviewer you could find, that’s the best thing I could say for him”, he told Tom Harwood and Ellie Costello.
“Most of the very best people in the world opened themselves to Michael Parkinson because he was such an incredibly good man.
“I did a thing with him a few months ago, live, and he was sharp as a needle.
“He hadn’t lost a thing and knew everything we had done together on various different occasions.
“The lineup of people he spoke to, he was just the ultimately best interviewer you could find.”
Sir Michael gained notoriety in the public sphere as a result of his intimate celebrity interviews, most notably on BBC show Parkinson.
Sir Geoffrey Boycott has paid tribute to Sir Michael Parkinson GB NEWS/PAThe popular chat show first aired on the BBC on June 19 1971, and ran until 1982.
The show was then revived in 1998 on the BBC and became an instant hit.
During his long and distinguished career, Parkinson spoke to the likes of Muhammad Ali, David Beckham and David Bowie.
Among the names paying tribute to the legendary TV host was Sir Geoffrey Boycott, who branded him the “soul of Yorkshire” in a touching tribute.
Sir Michael Parkinson died at the age of 88 PAHe told GB News: “He was the best chat show host because he listened to people.
“He not only asked questions but he listened to them and he actually liked them.
“In fact, he didn’t want them on his show unless he wanted to have them.
“He never lost his Yorkshire roots.
“Michael was Yorkshire in every way and he was the soul of Yorkshire.
“He understood how we think, how we talk and that’s why he was able to write about Yorkshire people like me.”
Sir Michael’s family announced his death on Thursday, saying in a statement: “After a brief illness Sir Michael Parkinson passed away peacefully at home last night in the company of his family.
“The family request that they are given privacy and time to grieve.”
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