Sir Billy Connolly praised for battling Parkinson's incredibly bravely'
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Sir Billy Connolly praised for battling Parkinson's incredibly bravely'
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"Martin Compston has praised Sir Billy Connolly for his "incredibly brave" handling of Parkinson's disease. \ The 83-year-old comedian, diagnosed in 2013, announced his retirement five years later in 2018. Compston, who is co-hosting Hoolie In The Hydro on Saturday dedicated to the Big Yin, said the Scottish comic has battled the disease with a smile on his face and cracking jokes that only Billy can."
The Independent covers reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, investigating PAC finances and producing documentaries like 'The A Word' that spotlight American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet emphasizes the need for on-the-ground reporters during a critical moment in US history and solicits donations to fund journalists who present both sides of stories. The publication claims trust across the political spectrum and rejects paywalls, asserting quality journalism should be widely available and paid for by those who can afford it. Martin Compston praised Sir Billy Connolly as 'incredibly brave' in handling Parkinson's and will co-host Hoolie In The Hydro, a Glasgow tribute to his contributions.
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