Sir Billy Connolly quits stand-up comedy as battle with Parkinson's disease worsens

Kanye West as he appears to continue to create drama over his estranged relationship with his wife Kim Kardashian.The presenter and actress has urged people to stop encouraging behaviour displayed by Ye, for which he’s been accused of harassment by some fans. Earlier this week Ye conceded that his recent social media posts, which included him branding Kardashian’s new boyfriend Pete Davidson a “dickhead“, “came off as harassing Kim“.Jamil made reference to Ye having mental health issues (he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2017) and implored her followers to not stoke the fire for the sake of all parties – particularly due to the impact it may have on West and Kardashian’s children.“We are watching a mentally ill man coaxed over the edge by our engagement/media attention,” wrote Jamil on Instagram.

Lil Peep‘s mother’s claims of wrongful death and negligence against her late son’s record label First Access Entertainment (FAE) and tour manager Belinda Mercer.Teresa A. Beaudet has rejected FAE’s request to dismiss the claims on the grounds that Liza Kathryn Womack, who is also the executor of her son’s estate, failed to show any “causal connection” between FAE’s alleged negligence and Peep’s overdose from fentanyl and Xanax on a tour bus in 2017.Rolling Stone reports that Beaudet ruled at a court hearing in Los Angeles yesterday (February 17) that Womack’s case still stands, which is also due to providing other viable reasons for lodging such claims.These include that no one on the bus was trained to recognise the signs and symptoms of an overdose, the bus was not equipped with a defibrillator, Narcan or any other “life-saving apparatuses” for overdoses, and that no one on the bus gave Peep a life-saving aid.The judge added that while she agreed with FAE that sections of a highly damaging statement from Peep’s fellow musician Cold Hart were indeed inadmissible hearsay in the civil case, the court’s decision to pare down Hart’s statement submitted in 2021 wasn’t enough to scrap the wrongful death lawsuit first filed by Womack in 2019.In Cold Hart’s disputed statement, he testified that he was travelling with Peep for the rapper’s ‘Come Over When You’re Sober’ tour from November 8, 2017 until the rapper’s death on November 15, 2017.

Cradle Of Filth are “looking at some options” for their forthcoming Ed Sheeran collaboration, according to the band’s frontman Dani Filth.The unlikely team-up was first mooted last summer after Sheeran said that he “was really into death metal as a kid”, adding: “I listened to Cradle of Filth and Slipknot and all that stuff.”Filth subsequently revealed that he and Sheeran had been in touch about a potential collaboration, and that the Suffolk singer was “a massive fan” of the band.Speaking to Heavy Consequence in a new interview, Filth has now given a fresh update on the progress of his band’s collaboration with Sheeran.“Ed’s expressed a desire to be part of a song, and we’re currently looking at some options, and that’s about as far as it’s got,” Filth said. “He did invite me up to his house – he doesn’t live very far from me, probably 18 to 20 miles from where I live.“The thing that interests me, if we would undertake [the collaboration], the juxtaposition between what we do and what he does.

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 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.

‘uplifting and emotional’ special which will air on ITV on Monday.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.

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.