Who is Michael Parkinson’s wife?

Michael Parkinson’s wife is Mary Anne Parkinson, a British journalist and TV presenter.

She was born on 16th July 1936 in Doncaster and is best known for presenting Good Afternoon in the 1970s.

Michael and Mary got married in 1959.

The couple first met on the top deck of a bus in Doncaster in 1959, with Mary joining him when he had his first interview at The Guardian.

In 2020, Michael opened up about his alcohol abuse and how his wife helped him, stating: “I might remember it as being the thing that stopped me, was Mary my wife.”

Does Michael Parkinson have children?

Michael and Mary have three children together.

They have three sons; Michael Parkinson Jr, born in 1960, Nicholas Parkinson, born in 1964, and Andrew Parkinson, born in 1967.

The couple have eight grandchildren.

What has Michael Parkinson’s family said about his death?

Michael Parkinson’s family released a statement following his death.

It reads: “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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