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Sir Billy Connolly declares he's 'not dead yet' as he gives update on Parkinson's battle


Comedy legend Sir Billy Connolly has declared he is "not dead or broken" as he enjoys his retirement in the US and continues to battle Parkinson's disease

Sir Billy Connolly has emphatically stated he's "not yet dead or broken" as he relishes his retirement under the US sun while continuing to battle Parkinson's disease. The cherished Scottish comic, lovingly dubbed The Big Yin, is thankful for reaching 81, given his eventful life, and now enjoys drawing and fishing by his Florida Keys home. The story also delves into how he received his Parkinson's disease diagnosis 12 years ago after a perceptive doctor saw something off in his walk in an LA hotel lobby.

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