Billy Connolly was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2013. The beloved actor and former stand-up comedian publicly revealed the condition that same year. Since the diagnosis, the star has spoken ...

Billy Connolly was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2013 and has since spoken openly about his health battle.

Born in a poor tenement block, Connolly was abandoned by his mother, Mamie, at the age of three and brought up by his aunt, Mona, who used to beat him, and his father, William, who sexually abused him ...

Comedian Amanda Dwyer has expressed her profound delight after being named the recipient of the 2026 Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award at the Glasgow Comedy Festival (GCF) Gala. The ...

Billy Connolly has made an admission about death amid his ongoing health struggles. The Scottish comedian, who mocked "exaggerated" reports of his "demise" in his 2023 autobiography, was diagnosed ...

Billy Connolly reportedly suffered from "terrifying" bouts of memory loss while on stage. The Scottish comedian repeatedly battled through gaps in his memory during his stand-up gig at the Waterfront ...

The Key West Film Festival has announced the recipients of its Golden Key Award for Artistic Excellence, honoring comedian and performer Billy Connolly. The festival also celebrates its tenth annual ...

Billy Connolly has been named the greatest stand-up comedian of all time by readers of Digital Spy. Over 5,000 people voted in the poll, with The Big Yin topping the pile despite strong competition ...

Veteran comedian Sir Billy Connolly has warned fans about online scammers impersonating him. The 82-year-old Scottish actor and TV presenter revealed his wife, Pamela Stephenson, has also been ...

Billy Connolly has, once again, come top of a Channel 4 poll that names the funniest stand-up comedians. The results of Channel 4's revised and updated 2010 stand-up poll were revealed in a four-hour ...