Parkers daughter Claire Parker issued a statement earlier today confirming the news and paying tribute.
He wore his talent lightly and had a quiet passion and great sense of humour, she said.
His ambition was, first and foremost, for audiences to enjoy his music.
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Born in Hartlepool in 1934, Parker started his career in a Britsh Army band.
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Parker composed the likes of the original UK version ofHouse of CardsandMidsomer Murders.
The wholeMidsomerteam will miss him.
We are saddened to learn that BAFTA-winning composer, Jim Parker has died aged 88.
