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The Latest Breaking News from Billy Connolly

Show billed as 'love letter to Billy Connolly' to hit stages across Scotland

A SHOW paying homage to comedy giant Sir Billy Connolly will be returning to the stage next year.

The National (Scotland)

Billy Connolly shares health update on Parkinson’s disease: ‘Every day it gets stranger and more different’

Scottish actor and retired comedian was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013

The Independent UK

Ashley Jensen looks back: ‘Somehow I got to the point where I was sitting at an awards show with Glenn Close winking at me’

The actor on making Billy Connolly laugh, her surreal life in LA, and finally getting lead roles in her 50s

The Guardian - UK

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New sculptures by Sir Billy Connolly unveiled

The sculptures are based on his previous hand-signed giclee prints.

The Independent UK

Kilt worn by Billy Connolly at Tartan Day parade to go on display

SCOTLAND'S best loved comedian has sent his kilt to a tartan exhibition in Dundee.

The National (Scotland)

Billy Connolly reveals the ‘important’ reason he doesn’t like to turn down a funeral invitation

The 80-year-old Scottish star, who battles Parkinson’s disease, also says reports of his ‘demise have been greatly exaggerated’

Evening Standard

Billy Connolly reveals how Parkinson's has 'radically changed' his life

Sir Billy Connolly has said his life has changed “radically” since he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, as he revealed his wife now…

The National (Scotland)

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Billy Connolly says reports of his ‘demise have been greatly exaggerated’

Retired comedian has been living with Parkinson’s since 2013

The Independent UK

Billy Connolly says ‘cruel’ Parkinson’s disease has made it difficult to walk

Actor and comedian has lived with the brain disorder for a decade

The Independent UK

Billy Connolly suffers ‘serious falls’ amid Parkinson’s battle

Sir Billy, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 10 years ago, said that he has noticed his balance is ‘deteriorating’

Evening Standard

Billy Connolly’s most intimate interview yet (by his wife): ‘Comedians never used to worry about what was correct to say. You said it, and soon found out’

Only one person can get to the heart of who the Big Yin is – his partner and carer, psychotherapist Pamela Stephenson Connolly. He talks about how Parkinson’s has changed him, what he misses from being on tour, and living in a hotbed of Trump supporters in Florida

The Guardian - UK

Hannah Diviney: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

The actor and author has great taste in viral vids, including Taylor Swift high on pain meds, Billy Connolly on maths and Kevin Hart slapping The Rock with a tortilla

The Guardian - AU

Hope Your Flowers Bloom: Nature and working class masculinity explored in new play

BILLY Connolly famously called inner city schemes “deserts wi’ windaes” and for Clydebank-born Raymond Wilson the description resonates.

The National (Scotland)

‘I still smile when I think of him and that pesky emu’: your favourite memories of Michael Parkinson

From uproarious laughter to lovely personal encounters with the broadcaster, here are Guardian readers’ fondest reminiscences of the legendary chatshow host

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He hated John Wayne, riled Meg Ryan and sparred with Ali: Michael Parkinson defined the British chat show

With his relaxed charm and Yorkshire brogue, Michael Parkinson got some of the world’s biggest stars to open up. Martin Chilton pays tribute to once-in-a generation broadcaster Michael Parkinson, who has died at the age of 88

The Independent UK

University remembers ‘down-to-earth’ former chancellor Sir Michael Parkinson

Nottingham Trent University said Sir Michael was taken by its ‘mission’ to transform the lives of students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The Independent UK

Parkinson’s northern accent was ‘very refreshing’, says Attenborough

Sir Michael Palin, Gary Lineker and Jamie Cullum have also paid tribute to Sir Michael Parkinson.

The Independent UK

In Pictures: Chat show king Sir Michael Parkinson became showbiz royalty

He became as well known as many of the people he interviewed, with memorable encounters with the likes of Muhammad Ali, Billy Connolly and Emu.

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The Guardian - UK

Mervyn Stutter: ‘If landlords stay greedy, they will kill the Edinburgh festival’

The comedian, songwriter and actor on how Scotland’s annual arts jamboree has evolved, loathing corporate gigs and his Pick of the Fringe turning 30

The National (Scotland)

Sir Billy Connolly unveils four new drawings for sale

Sir Billy Connolly has unveiled four new drawings for sale.

Daily Mirror

Parkinson's disease symptoms: Subtle change to your skin you should never ignore

Changes can include increased oily skin or flaking to the face and scalp, while excessive sweating could also be a sign of Parkinson's - although more likely while already on medication

Glasgow Live

Theatre show sharing the best stories of Billy Connolly coming to Glasgow

A theatre production celebrating the Big Yin aka Billy Connolly is coming to the King's Theatre later this month after a successful run throughout the country.

The National (Scotland)

A love letter to Billy Connolly from the heart of Scotland

IT takes some amount of courage, not to say bare-faced cheek, to make a one-man show that attempts to reflect the affection in which Billy Connolly,…

The Guardian - UK

Dear Billy review – brilliant tribute to the Big Yin

Gary McNair delivers verbatim interviews and misremembered Connolly routines from ordinary people in this love letter

The National (Scotland)

Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King on why Scottish crowds are the best

ALASDAIR Beckett-King was walking down the street in Edinburgh when he got the following heckle: “Hey Princess Merida, where’s your bow and…

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