His family has released a statement

Sir Michael Parkinson has died at the age of 88.

A statement from his family read: ‘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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His family have received a statement.