Sir Billy Connolly has said he doesn’t let his Parkinson’s ‘dictate’ who he is as he was honoured with the Bafta Fellowship.
The 79-year-old Scottish comedian will be celebrated for his incredible career spanning more than five decades at theSir Billy, who was knighted in 2017 for services to entertainment and charity, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013 and retired from live performances five years later but has continued to record programmes and make TV appearances.
‘I don’t let the Parkinson’s dictate who I am – I just get on with it. I’ve had a very successful career and I have no regrets at all.’Speaking of the fellowship, he added: ‘I am deeply honoured. 50 films and… I can’t remember how many TV shows – as well as my stage comedy – added up to something that’s a joy to look back on. A lovely thing. I have no regrets at all.
Sir Billy, who will turn 80 in November, joins a prestigious list of other recipients honoured for their work in the world of television which includes the likes of Sir David Attenborough, Dame Julie Walters, Sir Trevor McDonald, and Jon Snow.
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