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Famous British comedian Billy Connolly has never been one to beat around the bush, and that has been no exception when it comes to his battle with Parkinson’s disease.
As we previously reported, the 78-year-old star announced his retirement from live performances in 2018, and earlier this year he confirmed that he was done with all performances in general. He explained his decision:
Parkinson’s has made my brain work differently, and you need a good brain for comedy. I get angry because certain things go wrong, your brain drifts and that affects your body. So you walk differently, sometimes you walk like a drunk and you are afraid of being judged for it.
And now, according to the Independent, Billy Connolly opens up once again about his experience with Parkinson’s disease, and explains how much time he thinks he has left. While speaking to The Times, the popular actor shared:
I don’t think I have that long. I don’t want to be a comedian you feel sorry for. There is an American child who says, “Shaking is the new thing.” He has it on a T-shirt. And bless him, but I don’t want to.
It is extremely unfortunate that Connolly is struggling with this disease, which he was diagnosed with in 2013. Starting his comedy career in the 1970s, Connolly has performed in many successful stand-up shows, along with a handful of acting roles. In the 1990s, he was nominated for a BAFTA Award for his participation in Mr Brown (1997).
Needless to say, no one wants Billy Connolly’s health to deteriorate like this. And even despite suffering from Parkinson’s, he managed to keep up with his fans and give them the content they want. For example, your new special Billy Connolly – It was a pleasure is scheduled to debut Monday, December 28 on ITV.
We hope that Connolly continues in his usual good mood and can enjoy his life, no matter how much time he really has left. And while he’s not playing his iconic stand-up moments, we’ll be on the lookout for more interviews or candid conversations from the comedian.
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