How is Billy Connolly health?
Sir Billy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013 and retired from live performances five years later. The comedian has continued to make TV programmes but, interviewed by his wife, Dr Pamela Stephenson Connolly, he said: “The challenges lately have been medical. They are getting worse.”
What is Billy Connolly known for?
Sir William Connolly CBE (born 24 November 1942) is a Scottish actor, artist, retired comedian, musician and presenter. He is sometimes known, especially in his homeland, by the Scots nickname the Big Yin (“the Big One”).
Was Billy Connolly in the army?
Billy Connolly was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland. He left school to work in the shipyards, becoming a welder, and joined the Territorial Army (in the parachute regiment) at around the same time.
Is Billy Connolly in Monty Python Holy Grail?
More videos on YouTube Bill Connolly, diagnosed with terminal cancer, plays the cantankerous 75 year-old patriarchal grandfather.
What did Billy Connolly do for a living?
Billy Connolly was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland. He left school to work in the shipyards, becoming a welder, and joined the Territorial Army (in the parachute regiment) at around the same time. He developed an interest in folk music, eventually being an accomplished banjo player and a member of the band Humblebums with Gerry Rafferty (…
Where was Billy Connolly born and raised in Scotland?
Billy Connolly was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland. He left school to work in the shipyards becoming a welder and joined the Territorial Army (in the parachute regiment) at around the same time. He developed an interest in folk music, eventually becoming an accomplished banjo player and a member of the band Humblebums with Gerry Rafferty (…
Where did Billy Connolly go to high school?
Billy Connolly (I) Actor | Composer | Music Department. Billy Connolly was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland. He left school to work in the shipyards becoming a welder and joined the Territorial Army (in the parachute regiment) at around the same time.
When did Billy Connolly start his singing career?
He first sang in the folk rock band The Humblebums with Gerry Rafferty and Tam Harvey, with whom he stayed until 1974, before beginning singing as a solo artist. In the early 1970s, Connolly made the transition from folk singer with a comedic persona to fully-fledged comedian, for which he is now best known.