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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 ...

Peter Kay has shared an update on the health of Billy Connolly, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013. Scottish comedian Connolly retired from stand-up five years after the diagnosis and, ...

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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’s Wife Labels Michael Parkinson ‘A Daft Old Fart’ For Saying Comedian’s ‘Brain Has Dulled’ ...

Martin Compston has praised Sir Billy Connolly for his "incredibly brave" handling of Parkinson's disease. The 83-year-old comedian, diagnosed in 2013, announced his retirement five years later in ...

Glasgow is to honour Sir Billy Connolly with a weekend of events as part of the city’s 850th anniversary celebrations. The Big Yin Weekend on September 6 and 7 will celebrate the Glasgow-born comedian ...

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Six finalists have been shortlisted for the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award. Named in honour of the comedian Sir Billy Connolly, the award celebrates individuals who represent the humour ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Comedian Billy Connolly has been operated on for prostate cancer and diagnosed with early-stage Parkinson's disease, a press statement posted on the 70-year old star's website said ...

Glasgow is to honour Sir Billy Connolly with a weekend of events as part of the city's 850th anniversary celebrations. The Big Yin Weekend on September 6 and 7 will celebrate the Glasgow-born comedian ...

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