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Sir Billy Connolly quits stand-up comedy for good as he battles Parkinson’s disease

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SIR Billy Connolly has quit stand-up comedy for good as he battles Parkinson’s disease. The comic, 77, went public with his diagnosis of the degenerative condition in 2013.

In a new interview, Billy said his condition had worsened to the point he felt he was unable to continue. The disease, Billy said, “made my brain work differently – and you need a good brain for comedy.” He added: “I’m finished with stand-up - it was lovely and it was lovely being good at it.

It was the first thing I was ever good at.” The Scottish comedian said despite having to leave the live stage for good, he wouldn’t let his condition take over his life.

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