Billy Connolly has cancer surgery

Jimbuna · 09-16-13, 08:32 AM

Probably my all time favourite comedian...he has also been diagnosed with having Parkinson's

A speedy recovery big yin

Quote:

Comedian and actor Billy Connolly has had surgery for prostate cancer and has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
"The operation was a total success, and Billy is fully recovered," his spokeswoman said.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24106842

soopaman2 · 09-16-13, 08:36 AM

As a fan of stand up comedy I wish the best for the fella.

He has a name here in the States as well. He has been on a radio show I listen to a few times, and is comedy gold. I watched him at Carolines in NYC back in the day.

This man is world famous, best of luck to him.

eddie · 09-16-13, 11:52 AM

I wish him all the best!

Oberon · 09-16-13, 02:16 PM

Hard to think that the Big Yin is the big seven zero, but he's still going strong, and he has my best wishes for recovery from this surgery and his treatment for Parkinsons. One of my favourite comedians, always gets a laugh from me.

Egan · 09-16-13, 02:42 PM

See him in Glasgow quite a lot. Absolutely no airs and graces what so ever. He always seems happy to stop and talk to anyone who says hello to him, and always seems to leave them with a smile. Last time I saw him was about 6 months ago. A bunch of young guys stopped him to say hello. I past them, went to get some stuff out the shop and came past again about ten minutes later and he was still there - had them all in stitches too.

Contrast with Frankie Boyle who I seem to see all the time. Guy always has his hood up, looking like he's terrified anyone might speak to him.

Get well soon Billy.

BossMark · 09-16-13, 02:45 PM

I wish him all the best.

09-16-13, 08:36 AM	#2
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	As a fan of stand up comedy I wish the best for the fella. He has a name here in the States as well. He has been on a radio show I listen to a few times, and is comedy gold. I watched him at Carolines in NYC back in the day. This man is world famous, best of luck to him. __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

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eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	I wish him all the best! __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

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BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	I wish him all the best. __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Hard to think that the Big Yin is the big seven zero, but he's still going strong, and he has my best wishes for recovery from this surgery and his treatment for Parkinsons. One of my favourite comedians, always gets a laugh from me.

09-16-13, 02:42 PM	#5
Egan Admiral Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,020 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	See him in Glasgow quite a lot. Absolutely no airs and graces what so ever. He always seems happy to stop and talk to anyone who says hello to him, and always seems to leave them with a smile. Last time I saw him was about 6 months ago. A bunch of young guys stopped him to say hello. I past them, went to get some stuff out the shop and came past again about ten minutes later and he was still there - had them all in stitches too. Contrast with Frankie Boyle who I seem to see all the time. Guy always has his hood up, looking like he's terrified anyone might speak to him. Get well soon Billy.