Sir Michael Parkinson leaves staggering six-figure fortune to beloved wife in will
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King of chat shows Sir Michael Parkinson has left his family an impressive fortune following his death aged 88. The much-missed British broadcaster sat down with some of the most famous and impressive names in showbiz during his 50 years in television. He would devote an entire programme to each guest and delve into their life and career, including David Beckham, Muhammed Ali, Billy Connolly and David Attenborough.
Sir Michael died after a short illness, eight years after receiving the all-clear following treatment for prostate cancer. In a heartbreaking statement shared by Michael's family on August 16, 2023 they said: "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.".
Now, it has been revealed Sir Michael left an estate worth almost £300,000. His will was signed off by a court last week and confirmed he left £308,985, which was reduced to £292,512 after funeral costs, legal bills and debts were paid off, reports the Sun. All of his cash and assets were left to his wife of 64 years, Lady Mary Parkinson.
His sons Andrew, Nick and Mike were appointed executors of the will after signing it in May 2020. Friends and family of the chat-show king, who was fondly called 'Parky', gathered to say their final goodbyes in a modest funeral a month after his death. Placed on top of his coffin was a cricket cap and a red and white scarf of his beloved football team Barnsley. A service was held at St Michael's Church, in Bray, Berkshire.
