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Billy Connolly’s heartbreaking admission after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s and cancer on the same day: ‘I’m near the end’

Billy Connolly gave a heartbreaking admission following his double diagnosis of cancer and Parkinson's on the same day.

Back in 2013, comedian Billy Connolly was diagnosed with the degenerative neurological condition Parkinson’s Disease. Five years after his diagnosis, Billy announced he was retiring, marking the end of his comedy career. On the same day, Billy Connolly was hit with the double blow that he had prostate cancer and Parkinson’s Disease.

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