Billy Connolly says Parkinson’s 'will end me' as he tells fans 'you've been magnificent'

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has likened the impact of the late Lil Peep on his fans to that of Nirvana‘s Kurt Cobain.Both stars died in tragic circumstances at an untimely age: Peep died from an accidental drug overdose at the age of 21 in 2017, while Cobain was just 27 when he took his own life in 1994.Speaking to Upset magazine, Corgan made the comparison while discussing the Pumpkins’ latest double album ‘CYR’ and how they have tried to remain relevant more three decades into

Sir Billy Connolly has made peace with death. The 78-year-old comedian revealed he has come to terms with the fact that his Parkinson's disease will eventually kill him but said he is remaining positive.

He told The Mirror: 'Since the Parkinson's I'm still the same in many ways, but I don't think as sharply as I need to to be a stand-up, I've done 50 years and that's plenty. Quitting is the right thing to do.

Billy Connolly has made peace with death amid his battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Sir Billy Connolly as he bows out from his legendary stand-up comedy career in an an "uplifting and emotional" TV special. The Big Yin is set to star in ITV's documentary 'Billy Connolly: It's Been A Pleasure' from his home in Florida, which airs tonight in England and on December 30 here in his home country.

Billy Connolly is set to wrap up his career with a final one-off documentary exploring his long and difficult battle with Parkinson’s disease.The Scottish star began treatment for the illness in September 2013 after previously acknowledging he was starting to forget his lines during his live shows.MORE: 16 celebrities you'd be surprised to know have health battlesIn 2019, Billy opened up about his struggle with the illness, and how his diagnosis made him stop performing in an interview with

The Mirror: 'Since the Parkinson's I'm still the same in many ways, but I don't think as sharply as I need to to be a stand-up, I've done 50 years and that's plenty. Quitting is the right thing to do.

Billy Connolly will mark the end of his stand-up comedy career with a TV special, airing on Monday 28 December. The Scottish comedian, actor, musician and artist, 78, will star in the “uplifting and emotional” special that will be broadcast on ITV.

Parkinson’s disease, it is comedy legend Sir Billy Connolly.Billy, 78, was diagnosed with the degenerative disorder in 2013 and it has taught him life-affirming and inspiring lessons about the people around him.He said: “It’s taught me to ask for help. That used to bother me but you have to be brave enough to ask.“If I ask for a hand up out of my chair, people can’t get there fast enough.