Who is Jeremy Paxman and when was he diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease?
JEREMY Paxman is a well known broadcaster, thanks to his long career in television.
In October 2022 he opened up in an ITV documentary about living with Parkinson's Disease.
Who is Jeremy Paxman?
Jeremy Paxman was born in Leeds on May 11, 1950.
He joined the BBC in 1972, initially at BBC Radio Brighton, although he relocated to London in 1977.
He went on to work on Tonight and Panorama before becoming a newsreader for the BBC Six O'Clock News and later a presenter on Breakfast Time.
As well as a TV presenter, Paxman has also written plenty of historical books.
These include Great Britain's Great War, The English, and Empire: What Ruling The World Did To The British.
Jeremy has three children with former partner Elizabeth Ann Clough - the pair amicably separated in 2016 after 35 years together.
They have three children, Jessica, Jack, and Victoria
After his split with Elizabeth, Paxman was rumoured to be dating editor Jillian Taylor.
What TV shows has Jeremy Paxman starred in?
In 1989, Jeremy became a presenter for BBC Two's Newsnight, during which he interviewed a wide range of political figures.
He became known for his forthright and abrasive interviewing style, particularly when interrogating politicians.
In 2014, Jeremy left Newsnight after 25 years as its presenter.
In 1994, he landed the coveted job of presenter BBC Two quiz University Challenge.
On August 16, 2022, Jeremy revealed he was stepping down from the role after 28 years.
He has also fronted documentary series The Victorians and Empire.
In October 2022, he fronted a documentary telling his story in Paxman: Putting Up With Parkinson's.
Jeremy has also racked up a few acting credits over the years.
You may have spotted him in Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason and TV comedy The Vicar Of Dibley.
When was he diagnosed with Parkinson's disease?
In May 2021, Jeremy revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
He said in a statement at the time: "I can confirm I have recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
"I am receiving excellent treatment and my symptoms are currently mild.
"I plan to continue broadcasting and writing for as long as they'll have me."
He wrote in a column for Saga magazine: "I will not pretend that being diagnosed with an incurable brain disease is fun.
"But it could be worse. I have at least the consolation of being in the enjoyable company of people like Billy Connolly and Alan Alda.
"I am lucky to have understanding family, friends and colleagues, and I am also fortunate in seeing the funny side of unexpectedly falling over."
What is Jeremy Paxman's net worth?
It seems Paxman's media career has paid off.
He reportedly has a net worth of around £3million.
Jeremy has accumulated his wealth through his work on high profile shows for the BBC and is many books.