Sir Billy Connolly, 81, insists he's 'not dead' as he gives health update from Florida
dailyrecord.co.ukSir Billy Connolly has spoken out about his life, insisting he's "not dead or broken" and is enjoying his retirement in the US.The 81-year-old comedian feels fortunate to have reached this age, given his tumultuous past, and is now content with his quiet life in the Florida Keys, where he spends his time drawing and fishing.
In his new book, The Accidental Artist, Connolly reflects on his life, including his traumatic childhood, struggles with alcohol addiction, and his hazardous first job as a welder in the Glasgow shipyards, reports the Mirror.Despite being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer, Connolly remains optimistic, writing: "I got diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer the same week.
I got treated for the cancer and now I seem to be OK. Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. "The Parkinson's just rumbles along, doing its thing.
It bothered me for a while but when I think about it I suppose I'm lucky I didn't get something worse because I was a welder."Connolly acknowledges the risks he faced in his early career, including the dangers of asbestos and accidents, recalling his own 40-foot fall into the Clyde, which left him with a broken ankle.He concludes: "I'm a lucky bugger.
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