linwood buddie Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Sir Billy Connolly has trouble recognising his oldest friends, five years after going public with his Parkinson's disease diagnosis, Sir Michael Parkinson admitted today. The legendary Scottish comedian, 75, struggled to remember who Sir Michael was in a "sad and awkward" moment over dinner recently, as the neurodegenerative disorder takes its toll on Billy's ailing health. Sad news , best wishes to Billy and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/billy-connollys-parkinsons-battle-taking-13104267 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Wonder if he remembers when he was a Partick Thistle fan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnus Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 1 hour ago, shull said: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/billy-connollys-parkinsons-battle-taking-13104267 Really sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Bud the Baker said: Wonder if he remembers when he was a Partick Thistle fan? Gerard Butler must be a neighbour, he could pop round, he knows how it goes. On a far more serious note, a terrible thing to afflict anyone. One of the all-time greats. Comedian, actor, singer, musician, fabulous documentary front-man, great chat show guest.... an absolute 100% legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whydowebother Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Truly sad for anyone suffering from degenerative diseases.I personally have always enjoyed listening to Billy, it’s possible that I own a copy of every video tape/dvd/record/tape that he’s done [emoji4]I also enjoyed his ‘World tour’ programmes, someone who can entertain so many people over so many years truly has talent.Hopefully, we haven’t seen or heard the last of him yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shull Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 All of his "World Tour of " Programmes are classic viewing. Wonderful man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) Some of his early comedy routines like "The Crucifixion" were absolutely feral! Some good acting roles too like here clearly enjoying himself in Columbo! Edited August 20, 2018 by Bud the Baker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Aye, very sad. Degenerative conditions like Parkinson's are grim. Terrible for the person with the condition, but also for family and friends. T here is no doubt that Connolly is a comedy legend. I didn't really take to his cosying up with the establishment set, as it seemed to fly in the face of the Connolly Brand, but that is a side note. I've had some of my best laugh out loud moments watching/listening to him, and he will always be irreplaceable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 26 minutes ago, Drew said: T here is no doubt that Connolly is a comedy legend. I didn't really take to his cosying up with the establishment set, as it seemed to fly in the face of the Connolly Brand, There is no doubt that Billy would tell you to f**k right off and mind your own business. He would probably take the piss over the chip on your shoulder as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51766079 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 18 minutes ago, HSS said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51766079 The correct decision. Oh, thanks for searcing out this thread, would have been easy to start a new one. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleySaint Posted March 6, 2020 Report Share Posted March 6, 2020 Had a difficult childhood in the 70s but the constant source of, at times, side splitting mirth all came from Conmolly, a huge part of my humour education and having seen my dad succomb to dementia I can imagine the sadness and frustration his family and friends are feeling but the legacy he has provided is immense. Not gone yet though and I expect the odd gem between now and the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronawedmore Posted January 15, 2021 Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 Sir Billy Connolly was truly a great artist. Nothing could faze him in his prime nor now. Degenerative conditions are never easy and always ruthless. We hope it goes easy on him and his family. As I am still a university student , I only know what my father used to tell about Sir Billy as he was a huge fan. I recently did an assignment on Parkinson disease, with the help of best nursing assignment writers as they have the experts to help out students with scoring the perfect grade. I hope it makes my father and Sir Billy proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted January 15, 2021 Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 38 minutes ago, ronawedmore said: Sir Billy Connolly was truly a great artist. Nothing could faze him in his prime nor now. Degenerative conditions are never easy and always ruthless. We hope it goes easy on him and his family. As I am still a university student , I only know what my father used to tell about Sir Billy as he was a huge fan. I recently did an assignment on Parkinson disease, with the help of best nursing assignment writers as they have the experts to help out students with scoring the perfect grade. I hope it makes my father and Sir Billy proud. Honestly, I thought this sort of website had been made illegal. Then again, maybe the idiots who use your services to attempt to cheat their way to a degree deserve to be ripped off. I particularly liked the following excerpt from your shitty website: Our panel of distinguished writers is well versed with all the formatting including referencing styles and sentence structures required for perfecting an immaculate essay in all disciples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 15, 2021 Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 1 hour ago, ronawedmore said: Sir Billy Connolly was truly a great artist. Nothing could faze him in his prime nor now. Degenerative conditions are never easy and always ruthless. We hope it goes easy on him and his family. As I am still a university student , I only know what my father used to tell about Sir Billy as he was a huge fan. I recently did an assignment on Parkinson disease, with the help of best nursing assignment writers as they have the experts to help out students with scoring the perfect grade. I hope it makes my father and Sir Billy proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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