![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/michael-parkinson-fans-break-down-in-tears-as-they-watch-his-moving-life-story-that-airs-hours-after-death-announcement/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/newspress-collage-23541201-1692310478276.jpg&description=TEARFUL TRIBUTE Michael Parkinson fans break down in tears as they watch his moving life story that airs hours after death announcement SIR Michael Parkinson fans admitted their hearts were left 'broken' after watching a moving TV tribute show in the wake of his death. Viewers found themselves in tears as they tuned into to a re-run of Parkinson At 50, which was aired in Sir Michael's honour on the BBC. 6 Sir Michael Parkinson's documentary Parkinson At 50 was aired in the wake of his death Credit: BBC 6 A black and white tribute to Sir Michael played at the end Credit: BBC The show was filmed in 2021 when Sir Michael was 86 and it looked back on his glittering 50-year career as a broadcaster. The now-late chat show host narrated the majority of the hour-long special and saw him talking about his best memories of his programme, Parkinson. Clips of Michael interviewing legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, Dame Helen Mirren and the late pop star George Michael were shown. There was also touching footage of the star - who died age 88 following a 'short illness' - chatting to his close friend, Scottish comedian Billy Connolly. The programme finished with a black and white photograph of Michael, with the words: "Sir Michael Parkinson 1935-2023." Fans found themselves in tears as the credit rolled, with one saying on X: "Watching this the first time was sad but, because of todays news, me and mums eyes are like Niagara Falls." Another posted a 'crying' emoji and said: "They don't make them like that any more." A third said: "Well done #BBC #Parkinsonat50 was wonderful, laughter, a few tears at the end." And someone else wrote: "That was an incredible hour of entertainment. "Occasionally a celebrity dies which leaves a hole in your life. Parky was part of the fabric of my 46 years. RIP Michael." Sir Michael's death was confirmed on Thursday morning. A statement from his family said: "After a brief illness Sir Michael Parkinson passed away peacefully at home last night in the comp){kind=link}
SIR Michael Parkinson fans admitted their hearts were left ‘broken’ after watching a moving TV tribute show in the wake of his death.
Viewers found themselves in tears as they tuned into to a re-run of Parkinson At 50, which was aired in Sir Michael’s honour on the BBC.
The show was filmed in 2021 when Sir Michael was 86 and it looked back on his glittering 50-year career as a broadcaster.
The now-late chat show host narrated the majority of the hour-long special and saw him talking about his best memories of his programme, Parkinson.
Clips of Michael interviewing legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, Dame Helen Mirren and the late pop star George Michael were shown.