Sir Michael Parkinson: Tributes pour in for iconic BBC chat show host and former president of Scarborough Cricket Club following his death, aged 88

Sir Michael Parkinson passed away on Wednesday, August 16, aged 88. Photo: SWPix.com / The Yorkshire County Cricket Club

A minute’s silence was held in honour of Sir Michael before today’s Metro Bank One Day Cup match between Yorkshire and Hampshire.

The iconic chat show host, who was born in Barnsley, was a huge fan of cricket.

He was instrumental in the success of the Scarborough Cricket Festival, bringing international star names to the town in the 1970s and 80s.

Yorkshire and Hampshire players line up for a minute's silence to remember Sir Michael Parkinson before today's match. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Darren Gough, managing director of cricket for Yorkshire County Cricket Club, who was a close friend of Sir Michael, said: “He was a Barnsley boy, like myself, and it was an absolute pleasure to know him and his family.

“We are all devastated here at Yorkshire and thoughts of everyone at the club are with Sir Michael’s family and friends at this sad time.”