CHAT legend Sir Michael Parkinson said an emotional farewell to lifelong pal Dickie Bird hours before he died aged 88.
The hugely popular star and ex-cricket umpire Dickie shared memories in one of their regular phone calls.
But that evening Parky passed following a brief illness.
Dickie, 90, revealed: “I just can’t believe it. I only spoke to him on Wednesday. He was a true friend.
“We talked about some of the moments of the happy times we spent together.