Billy Connolly says he may return to acting amidst battle with Parkinson’s

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Comedian Billy Connolly revealed he would consider going back to acting despite his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.The 77-year-old stated the possibility of him returning to acting perhaps even for a role that depicts his condition.In the past Sir Billy has been invited to many engagements for Parkinson’s sufferers, however, he declined them as he didn’t want the disease to define him.In an interview with Sky, Billy said: “I’m always being asked to go to Parkinson’s things and spend time with Parkinson’s people, having lunch or something like that.

BILLY Connolly has today hinted at an acting return - despite quitting stand-up comedy due to his Parkinson’s battle. The comic, 77, went public with his diagnosis of the degenerative condition in 2013.

Sir Billy Connolly has said he may consider a return to acting if a 'nice thing' came up - despite living with Parkinson's.

Billy Connolly is considering a return to acting despite living with Parkinson’s disease.

Sir Billy Connolly wants to return to acting despite his Parkinson’s diagnosis.

Sir Billy Connolly, 77, may be a retired stand-up comedian, but the BAFTA award winner is considering a return to acting if a “nice thing” came along.The Big Yin previously announced that he had finished with his stand-up comedy career, but has now said his wife Pamela Stephenson is keeping him busy.Billy, who starred in What We Did On Our Holiday, revealed that while he has said goodbye to his stand-up performances, his spouse continues to set up acting gigs for him.The actor revealed: “My wife keeps things secret from me“She keeps doing deals for TV series and things like that.She keeps me active,” Billy explained. His last major role was in the film, What We Did On Our Holiday, in 2014, and he told The Scotsman that he would consider

Sir Billy Connolly has said he may consider a return to acting if a "nice thing" came up.

Billy Connolly has said he may consider a return to acting if a “nice thing” came up.

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Billy Connolly has “finished with stand-up” as he continues to battle Parkinson’s disease.

Sir Billy Connolly has said he will no longer do stand-up comedy.

Legendary Scottish comedian Billy Connolly has revealed that he will no longer be doing stand-up comedy due to the escalation of his Parkinson’s disease.