Billy Connolly gives moving Parkinson’s update as he receives Bafta Fellowship
2 years, 8 months ago

Billy Connolly gives moving Parkinson’s update as he receives Bafta Fellowship

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Billy Connolly gave fans an update on his Parkinson’s disease while accepting his Bafta Fellowship on Sunday night. Previous recipients of the Bafta Fellowship – which recognises an individual’s outstanding and exceptional contribution to the arts across their career – include Sir David Attenborough, Dame Julie Walters, Sir Trevor McDonald, Dame Joanna Lumley, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free The biggest winners at this year’s ceremony, presented by Richard Ayoade, were prison series Time, carer drama Help and presenter Big Zuu.

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Billy Connolly makes a harrowing admission about death after 'confronting' the reality of his situation as he speaks frankly about his health amid ongoing battle with Parkinson's
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Billy Connolly makes a harrowing admission about death after 'confronting' the reality of his situation as he speaks frankly about his health amid ongoing battle with Parkinson's

Daily Mail  

Billy Connolly has made a harrowing admission about death as he opened up about his ongoing battle with Parkinson's disease. The comedian, 81, was diagnosed with the degenerative condition in 2013 and on the same day was also told he had prostate cancer - which he later got the all clear from But while most people would no doubt crumble …

Billy Connolly jokes his career is ‘out the window’ as he gets Bafta fellowship
2 years, 8 months ago

Billy Connolly jokes his career is ‘out the window’ as he gets Bafta fellowship

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Billy Connolly joked that he was happy to receive …

Billy Connolly, 79, thinks about death 'every day' after his Parkinson's Disease diagnosis
3 years ago

Billy Connolly, 79, thinks about death 'every day' after his Parkinson's Disease diagnosis

Daily Mail  

Sir Billy Connolly thinks about death every day after his Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis in 2013. Delving deep: Sir Billy Connolly, 79, thinks about death every day after his Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis in 2013 He told The Sun: 'I think about death a lot. Tough: The comedian retired from live shows in 2018 as he struggled with the brain disorder which …

Billy Connolly, 76, jogs down the street in Florida amid his ongoing battle with Parkinson's disease
5 years, 1 month ago

Billy Connolly, 76, jogs down the street in Florida amid his ongoing battle with Parkinson's disease

Daily Mail  

Sir Billy Connolly looked fighting fit as he was seen jogging down the street amid his ongoing battle with Parkinson's disease. Opening up: In September Billy, pictured during the New York City Tartan Day Parades in April, has revealed he can no longer share a bed with his wife because he 'sleeps like a wild animal' Happy couple: He has …

Billy Connolly reveals wife is 'more like my nurse' and trying cannabis 'just got him stoned'
6 years, 1 month ago

Billy Connolly reveals wife is 'more like my nurse' and trying cannabis 'just got him stoned'

Daily Mail  

Sir Billy Connolly has said his relationship with wife Pamela Stephenson has changed since his Parkinson's Disease diagnosis and that she's more 'like my nurse' Sir Billy Connolly has revealed that he's stopped using medicinal marijuana as he just got 'stoned' and that having Parkinson's disease has changed his relationship with his wife as she's become 'more like my nurse.' …

Comedian Billy Connolly, 76, slams Michael Parkinson for 's***ty' comments
6 years, 1 month ago

Comedian Billy Connolly, 76, slams Michael Parkinson for 's***ty' comments

Daily Mail  

Sir Billy Connolly has hit back at Sir Michael Parkinson after the veteran presenter claimed the comedian's brain had 'dulled' due to his battle with Parkinson's. Sir Michael, 83, said there was a 'sad and awkward' moment during an awards dinner where Sir Billy 'didn't recognise him' and put the encounter down to the disease's effects. Sir Billy Connolly, left, …

Comedian Billy Connolly seen for first time since pal's shock interview
6 years, 1 month ago

Comedian Billy Connolly seen for first time since pal's shock interview

Daily Mail  

Comedian Sir Billy Connolly has been pictured for the first time since Sir Michael Parkinson claimed he could no longer recognise his friends. Abby McConnell, left, got to meet comedy legend Billy Connolly after the seven-year-old raised more than £1,200 for Parkinson's UK. The Big Yin, right, suffers from the disease Sir Billy was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease several years …

Actor Alan Alda announces he has been battling Parkinson's disease since 2015
6 years, 5 months ago

Actor Alan Alda announces he has been battling Parkinson's disease since 2015

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Six-time Emmy-award winner Alan Alda announced that he has Parkinson’s disease …

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