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Jeremy Dickson Paxman (born 11 May 1950) is an English retired broadcaster, journalist, author, and television presenter. Born in Leeds , Paxman was educated at Malvern College and St Catharine's College, Cambridge , where he edited the undergraduate newspaper Varsity .
The TV presenter, who has Parkinson's, presented a list of five recommendations to the prime minister on World Parkinson's Day. He said the disease "makes you wish you hadn't been born" and criticised the government's response.
Jul 17, 2023 · Jeremy Paxman dementia battle: first signs to why he's replaced on University Challenge. The veteran broadcaster revealed in 2021 that he had been diagnosed with the progressive neurological ...
Apr 23, 2024 · Jeremy Paxman opened up about his Parkinson's battle in a rare interview and said he considered going to the Dignitas assisted suicide clinic but soon changed his mind.
Aug 16, 2022 · Jeremy Paxman is to step down as host of TV quiz University Challenge after more than 28 years. The former Newsnight presenter became just the second host of the long-running show in 1994, and...
May 21, 2021 · The broadcaster and former Newsnight host said he was receiving "excellent" treatment and that his symptoms were mild. He plans to continue broadcasting and writing for as long as they'll have him, he added.
Oct 5, 2022 · The broadcaster shares his personal story and meets others affected by the condition in a one-off special. He reveals how he fell over and was diagnosed with Parkinson's after a doctor noticed his facial expression.
