Sir Michael Edward Palin KCMG CBE FRGS FRSGS is an English actor, comedian, writer, television presenter and public speaker. He was a member of the comedy group Monty Python. Since 1980 he has made a number of travel documentaries. Palin wrote most of his comedic material with fellow Python member Terry Jones.

Is Michael Palin ill?

Sir Michael Palin has said he felt like he had “died and gone to heaven” after falling ill while climbing in the Himalayas. The Monty Python star and travel presenter said he got bad altitude sickness while in the mountain range when he was 61.

Is Michael Palin still married to Helen?

Michael Palin experiences 'menacing' wake-up call in North Korea. ... Sir Michael has also developed a close family, and has three children with his wife Helen Gibbins. The couple celebrates 55 years of marriage in 2021, and Mr Palin has previously revealed the secrets to his romantic bliss.