Mike Tindall reveals the death of his father after long battle with Parkinson's

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Mike Tindall has revealed that his father, Phil, has died aged 79, following a battle with Parkinson's disease spanning more than 20 years.Zara Tindall's husband, 47, declared the news on today's edition of his podcast, The Good, The Bad & The Rugby."Unfortunately, my dad passed away last week," the former England rugby international told listeners.He expressed his gratitude to Otley Rugby Club in West Yorkshire, where Phil once led the side as captain.

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They played Chester on the weekend, and they did a minute's silence to my dad, who was captain in '72, '73," he said.Footage of the tribute was recorded and sent to Mike, who also read a dedication printed in the match-day programme.Phil Tindall was a gifted rugby player with deep roots in the Yorkshire town where Mike grew up.

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He first turned out for Otley's senior side at just 17 during the 1963-64 campaign, operating at fly-half and centre before assuming the...

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