Sir Billy Connolly is quitting stand-up due to Parkinson’s: ‘I achieved everything I wanted’

Sir Billy Connolly has made peace with death. The 78-year-old comedian revealed he has come to terms with the fact that his Parkinson's disease will eventually kill him but said he is remaining positive.

SIR Billy Connolly's fans were in floods of tears last night as he bowed out of comedy in moving documentary, It's Been A Pleasure. The Scottish comedian, 78, announced his retirement after 50 years in stand-up as he opened up on his battle with Parkinson's.

Join the Secret Elves to discover the best shopping deals and things to do this ChristmasBilly Connolly, 78, has spoken frankly about being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease - admitting he has now made peace with death.The actor and comedian spoke openly and honestly about living with the degenerative disease, and has said he is now "ok" with his situation.Speaking on ITV's Billy Connolly: It's Been A Pleasure on Monday night, Billy said: "It's got me, it will get me and it will end me, but that's OK with me."He recently admitted that he will never perform stand-up again and wants to live out his final days in private with nature enjoying simple things like fishing from his Florida home.Billy said: "I’ve done my stand-up.

He told The Mirror: 'Since the Parkinson's I'm still the same in many ways, but I don't think as sharply as I need to to be a stand-up, I've done 50 years and that's plenty. Quitting is the right thing to do.

Billy Connolly has made peace with death amid his battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Billy Connolly, 78, said on his emotional documentary on Monday night that he has made peace with death.

Billy Connolly's documentary on ITV on Monday night had viewers in tears as they remembered his best moments as he bows out from comedy.

Sir Billy Connolly as he bows out from his legendary stand-up comedy career in an an "uplifting and emotional" TV special. The Big Yin is set to star in ITV's documentary 'Billy Connolly: It's Been A Pleasure' from his home in Florida, which airs tonight in England and on December 30 here in his home country.

Billy Connolly is set to wrap up his career with a final one-off documentary exploring his long and difficult battle with Parkinson’s disease.The Scottish star began treatment for the illness in September 2013 after previously acknowledging he was starting to forget his lines during his live shows.MORE: 16 celebrities you'd be surprised to know have health battlesIn 2019, Billy opened up about his struggle with the illness, and how his diagnosis made him stop performing in an interview with Chris Evans.Chatting to the Virgin Radio Breakfast Show with Sky, the legendary comedian spoke frankly about the effects of his medication: "I've stopped performing because of my Parkinson's disease and I've stopped touring.

SIR Billy Connolly, 77, looked solemn as he went on a walk with his dog in Key West, Florida ahead of his 'emotional' TV special. Last month, it was revealed that the legendary comedic would wave goodbye to his stand-up career in an ITV one-off as he continues to battle Parkinson’s disease.

 “I’ve done 50 years and that’s plenty. Quitting is the right thing to do.“I don’t miss it.

The Mirror: 'Since the Parkinson's I'm still the same in many ways, but I don't think as sharply as I need to to be a stand-up, I've done 50 years and that's plenty. Quitting is the right thing to do.

Billy Connolly has enjoyed a career in showbiz most artists can only dream of, with six decades of fame under his belt.

Billy Connolly: It's Been A Pleasure airs on ITV tonight at 9.30pm

Billy Connolly has been pictured looking solemn on a walk near his home in Florida as he prepares to say goodbye to his stand-up career.

Billy Connolly will mark the end of his stand-up comedy career with a TV special, airing on Monday 28 December. The Scottish comedian, actor, musician and artist, 78, will star in the “uplifting and emotional” special that will be broadcast on ITV.

Parkinson’s disease, it is comedy legend Sir Billy Connolly.Billy, 78, was diagnosed with the degenerative disorder in 2013 and it has taught him life-affirming and inspiring lessons about the people around him.He said: “It’s taught me to ask for help. That used to bother me but you have to be brave enough to ask.“If I ask for a hand up out of my chair, people can’t get there fast enough.

If anyone can find something positive about cruel, life-sapping Parkinson’s disease it is comedy legend Sir Billy Connolly.

The 78-year-old comedian revealed he spends a lot of time contemplating death but is no longer afraid of dying. Glaswegian Billy - or The Big Yin, as he is affectionately known - was forced to retire from stand-up as his struggle with the degenerative brain disorder took its toll on his health.

Billy Connolly has said he feels Scotland is "getting closer" to independence after being cheated by Brexit.Previously a vocal opponent of Scottish independence, Sir Billy announced his support for the movement following the 2016 Brexit referendum.The 78-year-old comedian said he thought Scotland was moving towards leaving the union. He said: "I think they're getting close to it.

Mirror : "It was obvious from my movement, that I wasn’t who I used to be. And so I had to explain it..