The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. I knew him for more than 50 years: he was simply the best.". From comedian's sidekick to great institution, via Sale of the Century and much more. Despite his glittering CV, he once said he believed he would have got more work if he had been 'more rugged-looking'. He also served as rector of the University of St Andrews and was a prominent supporter of the Liberal Democrats. Nicholas Parsons was truly the kindest and most generous person Ive ever worked with. Our thoughts are with his family and all who knew him.". He was my Dads best man and they remained friends thereafter. Long may his memory live on. ', While Julian Clary said: 'Dear Nicholas Parsons RIP. Veteran DJ Tony Blackburn tweeted: 'Very sad to hear that the wonderful Nicholas Parsons has passed away. Huge love to his wife Annie and his whole family.. Ltd. However, he later admitted the programme had made his career take something of a dip because people assumed he was now just a quiz master. Send Flowers Plant a Tree Isabella Alta Ann Parsons, beloved 5 month old infant daughter of Nicholas Parsons and Cynthia Henson, passed away Wednesday, "You can't take yourself seriously. Huge love to his wife Annie and his whole family. (January 2014), 'I can take a grandfather clock to pieces and put it back together again.' BBC director general Tony Hall: "Nicholas Parsons was a legend". Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. A beautiful baby girl who touched many lives in such a brief time. Dame Esther, who was a trustee for The Silver Line helpline for older people for which Parsons was an ambassador, said 'admirers like me always thought of him as Sir Nicholas Parsons'. TV host Graham Norton added: 'The sound of the final whistle. 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BBC director general Tony Hall said: "Very few people have done so much to entertain audiences over the decades, and no one deserves to be called a broadcasting legend more than Nicholas Parsons. Christopher Nicholas Parsons was born on 10 October 1923 in Grantham, Lincolnshire, the son of a GP. Will be hugely missed by all who work at and love. I am in a profession that retires you. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. (Favourite acting role was his evil quizshow host in Time Bandits. His legacy will live on with over 50 years of laughter-filled shows and the lasting friendships he made through his extraordinary career in show business. Freud was the grandson of Sigmund Freud, and his funeral took place on Friday, which would have been his 85th birthday. (August 2015), 'The saddest thing about getting old is seeing my cricket bat in the corner and wondering if I will ever play again.' BBC director general Tony Hall: "Nicholas Parsons was a legend". As a friend of his for many years I will miss him desperately and I know his millions of fans will feel the same.. Broadcaster Andrew Neil added: "So sad to learn of the death of Nicholas Parsons, though at 96 it was a pretty impressive innings. 'We won't be celebrating until the day we go to the palace - I've done so much celebrating for my 90th birthday this year,' he said. Always neatly coiffed and invariably immaculate in blazer and flannels, Parsons' smooth tones on Just A Minute and, more particularly, his sugary image on Sale of the Century, made him a dapper reminder of a bygone age and a ripe target for other comedians. This site is brought to you by Reach PLC who are a supplier member to. Farewell x.". Gyles Brandreth, a friend who worked with Parsons on the programme said: Its heartbreakingly sad and it is the end of an era in many ways. The audience gave him a standing ovation and he stood on stage with pink cheeks like a little boy who had just won the school talent contest. I have seen people with beautifully-tailored jackets on with an open shirt with an awful Adam's apple there.' Illness prevented him taking up an offer to join the merchant navy during the war but, by this time, he had begun taking small parts in local theatres around Glasgow where he also did impressions. (TV movie) 2006. Nicholas Parsons hosted Just a Minute from its inception in 1967. Tributes flood in for Nicholas Parsons after his death at 96 - as friend Esther Rantzen says it's a 'mystery' why he was not honoured Nicholas Parsons was best What a remarkable life and career.'. In 2019 Parsons was give a Broadcasting Press Guild (BPG) award for his outstanding contribution to broadcasting. I will miss him greatly as a friend, particularly as I thought he would be around forever. Click or call (800) 729-8809. (PA ), You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. Cremation rites accorded. I hadnt attended for a few years so brought a chum along who loved the show. On June 4 2018, he missed his first ever episode of Just A Minute after 50 years at the helm and over more than 900 instalments. ", Stephen Fry tweeted: "He ruled Just A Minute for Just a Lifetime. He was an all-round good egg: constant, honest, honorable, loving and human. Our thoughts are with his family and all who knew him.. He was also an actor, performer and entertainer, appearing in films and on stage. He was utterly charming and faultlessly professional. "You don't buck success.". ", Stephen Fry tweeted: "He ruled Just A Minute for Just a Lifetime. 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The award was presented by Kathy Lette in 2003, Nicholas Parsons with his wife Annie after receiving a OBE from the Queen at a Investiture ceremony in Buckingham Palace, London in 2004, Nicholas Parsons, presenter for BBC's Just A Minute in 2005, Nicholas Parsons at the British Academy Television Craft Awards held at The Brewery, London in 2012, Presenter Stephen Fry (with Nicholas Parsons, who won The Gold Award, at the Sony Radio Academy Awards, at the Grosvenor House Hotel in 2012, Chris Evans with Nicholas Parsons, who won The Gold Award, at the Sony Radio Academy Awards, at the Grosvenor House Hotel in 2012, Nicholas Parsons attends a tribute lunch for Graham Norton hosted by The Lady Taverners at the Dorchester Hotel, London in 2013, Nicholas Parsons, entertainer and broadcaster, at the FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival 2017, Nicholas Parsons attends the TV Choice Awards in 2018, Nicholas Parsons celebrates his birthday as Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attends a reception hosted by Gyles Brandreth, President of the Oscar Wilde Society, to mark the anniversary of the author's birth at the Grosvenor House London in 2019, Nicholas Parsons with his wife Ann Reynolds attend The Oldie of the Year Awards in 2019. raham Norton and Neil Gaiman are among those who have paid tribute to broadcaster Nicholas Parsons, who has died at the age of 96. I'm bonkers half the time anyway, so I didn't notice much.' On his 90th birthday we gave him a Superman Dressing Gown which he told me he loved. I am sure he will be missed. Unrivalled continuity, professionalism and commitment. In addition to her parents, she My giggling fit remained our secret. Rip, Always loved nicholas. Authorize the original obituary. I have lost a mentor and dear friend, one who taught me so much and gave so generously of himself to all who knew him. Nicholas Parsons aged 16 (left) with his sister Patricia Parsons aged 17 (back), his mother Nel Parsons (centre) and elder brother John Parsons aged 18 (right) with the family dog Polly on a family holiday in Bosham, West Sussex, in 1940. He was best known for his years as question master of TV quiz Sale Of The Century (pictured, in 1975) and Just A Minute. His energy, fun and enthusiasm for the charity will be great missed.'. Isabella Alta Ann Parsons, beloved 5 month old infant daughter of Nicholas Parsons and Cynthia Henson, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He still had his dry humour and ability to tell a good gag. A burial will be held on Tuesday, March 7th 2023 at the Mountain View Memorial Park (7 Duncan Rd, Travelers Rest, SC 29690). A more friendly, generous, polite and solicitous person you could not hope to meet. Facebook; Twitter; reddit; Originally published by The Associated Press on January 28, 2020. However, his annual star turn at the Fringe was cancelled in 2019 after Parsons was admitted to hospital. I'm so sorry that I want to go to Just a Minute but I can't make it. Rest in peace, may your minutes be remembered without hesitation. He was that rare beast a presenter whose appeal spread right across the generations and he was a unique member of the Radio 4 family. Add a photo. "Nicholas Parsons was such a lovely man," he wrote on Twitter. Nicholas Parsons Funeral - Open Casket - YouTube 0:00 / 0:32 Sign in to confirm your age This video may be inappropriate for some users. His mental and verbal agility kept the iconic radio 4 programme Just A Minute going from the time he chaired the pilot, through to today. Nicholas Parsons's passing at the age of 32 on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 has been publicly announced by Browning Funeral Home and Crematory in Kingwood, Among his many charitable commitments, he had a long association with the Grand Order of Water Rats and the Lord's Taverners, for which he served as president. His big breakthrough came when he began working as a straight man for Arthur Haynes, whose ITV show had made him the most popular comedian in Britain. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Nicholas Parsons on this permanent online memorial. In 1990, he starred in London's West End in Stephen Sondheim's musical Into The Woods, and his autobiography The Straight Man - My Life in Comedy was published in 1994. In a statement issued on the Lord's Taverners website, they said: 'Everyone at the Lord's Taverners is saddened to hear of the passing of Nicholas Parsons, CBE. Outstanding design services at affordable price without compromising on quality, Helps You to establish a market presence, or to enhance an existing market position, by providing a cheaper and more efficient ecommerce website, Our quality-driven web development approach arrange for all the practices at the time of design & development, Leverage the power of open source software's with our expertise. Nick was a devoted father who enjoyed spending time with his children. He appeared in various radio shows including Much-Binding-in-the-Marsh. Comedian Rachel Parris tweeted an anecdote about Parsons from the Chortle comedy awards in 2016. 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