Billy Connolly
- 82 years old
- Scottish
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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Sir Billy Connolly: 'I'll never give up live performance'
Sir Billy Connolly has said he will "never give up live performance" despite being diagnosed with Parkinson's.
BBC, 12th October 2023Billy Connolly had 'serious falls' after balance issues, says wife
Sir Billy Connolly has had a "couple of serious falls" after his balance deteriorated due to Parkinson's, his wife has said. Pamela Stephenson said her husband's balance issue was the "most significant" symptom of the disease since his diagnosis 10 years ago.
James Gregory, BBC, 30th September 2023Billy Connolly mural under threat by Glasgow student housing
A giant mural of Scottish comedy legend Billy Connolly will be covered up under plans for a new student housing block in Glasgow.
Megan Bonar, BBC, 6th September 2023Michael Parkinson's best interviews with comedians
Michael Parkinson, the chat show host who did so much to launch and promote comedians - most notably giving Billy Connolly his big break - has died at the aged of 88. Here are some of the best interviews he conducted with comedians aver his seven-decade career.
Chortle, 17th August 2023Sir Billy Connolly unveils four new drawings
Sir Billy Connolly, 80, has been a keen artist since 2012 and has unveiled four new drawings through gallery Castle Fine Art.
Lucy Garcia, The National (Scotland), 10th August 2023Billy Connolly announces new travel book Rambling Man
Billy Connolly will publish a new book in October. Rambling Man: My Life On The Road explores his 'Rambling Man' philosophy and shares stories from a live adventuring across the globe.
British Comedy Guide, 13th July 2023Billy Connolly art book priced at £1250
Billy Connolly: Born On A Rainy Day, a book featuring the art of Billy Connolly, is to be published in July, costing £1250.
British Comedy Guide, 7th June 2023Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award 2023 nominees announced
Scott Agnew, Paul Black, Janey Godley, Craig Hill, Kieran Hodgson and Susie McCabe are up for the inaugural Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.
British Comedy Guide, 31st March 2023Billy Connolly releases new artwork
Billy Connolly has released a new range of limited-edition art prints - including one called A Load Of Old Bollocks.
Chortle, 23rd March 2023Billy Connolly: My childhood was hell - I was preyed upon by nightmare family
Billy Connolly has admitted he has never got over being abused as a child in a new TV documentary and revealed: "My life at home was hell."
The Scottish comedian, 80, opens up in the first episode of the second series of Gold's Billy Connolly Does....
Jill Robinson, The Sun, 21st March 2023