Spade_Cooley 9,628 Posted September 16, 2013 Billy Connolly undergoing surgery for prostate cancer and has early-onset Parkinson's. Yin yanked. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted September 16, 2013 (edited) Billy Connoly has been diagnosed with cancer and parkinsons disease http://www.bbc.co.uk...t-arts-24106842 Edited September 16, 2013 by Magere Hein Two posts moved from topic "Ideas And Possibilities For 2014" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
walton1 3 Posted September 16, 2013 The big yin has had cancer surgery and also has early onset Parkinsons disease, well he did appear on the show many times http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24106842 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted September 16, 2013 why is he called the big yin ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,130 Posted September 17, 2013 why is he called the big yin ? In Scotland, 'yin' means 'one'. So basically he's known as 'The big one' 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted September 17, 2013 why is he called the big yin ? In Scotland, 'yin' means 'one'. So basically he's known as 'The big one' Because he's quite tall! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,130 Posted September 17, 2013 why is he called the big yin ? In Scotland, 'yin' means 'one'. So basically he's known as 'The big one' Because he's quite tall! 1m 83cm. Haven't a fekin clue what that is in old money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted September 17, 2013 why is he called the big yin ? In Scotland, 'yin' means 'one'. So basically he's known as 'The big one' Because he's quite tall! 1m 83cm. Haven't a fekin clue what that is in old money. Just over 6ft. Not that big these days but in malnourished Glasgow in 1967 he would have stuck out... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,130 Posted September 17, 2013 Hope he doesn't 'Cop his Whack'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardFeynman 16 Posted September 18, 2013 Looks like his doughnut turned into a bagel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadEgg 38 Posted September 22, 2013 His comedy died a few years back :-) http://www.phespirit.info/derekandclive/come_again_12.htm he is name checked here,scroll down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted October 1, 2013 Given the all-clear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,677 Posted May 7, 2014 Billy reflects on parkinson's, cancer, death etc, (and plugs his show) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted May 7, 2014 but mainly plugging his show... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,130 Posted May 7, 2014 I wonder if he ever visits this site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,066 Posted July 18, 2015 He can't play the banjo anymore: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-33579584 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,223 Posted July 18, 2015 He can't play the banjo anymore: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-33579584 Hmmmmm. He could easily play the tambourine or maracas................slowly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,190 Posted July 18, 2015 He can't play the banjo anymore: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-33579584 There IS a god! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted July 19, 2015 He can't play the banjo anymore: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-33579584 There IS a god! Harsh, he was a great banjo player. Not a great guitarist or singer (by his own admission he had: "a voice like a goose farting in the fog") 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,190 Posted November 1, 2015 He's leaving some letters for his grandkids to read after he dies: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3299090/Comedian-Billy-Connolly-writes-poignant-letters-grandchildren-open-dies-battles-Parkinson-s-cancer.html Farts and wellies will feature perhaps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,190 Posted January 20, 2016 Anyone see him picking up his award tonight? I've been away doing other things. How's he looking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,677 Posted January 20, 2016 Anyone see him picking up his award tonight? I've been away doing other things. How's he looking? A bit like this... I didn't watch it either. I'm promoting Penguin Awareness. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,223 Posted January 20, 2016 Anyone see him picking up his award tonight? I've been away doing other things. How's he looking? A bit like this... I didn't watch it either. I'm promoting Penguin Awareness. I suppose its way too late for him to stop dressing like a twat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 377 Posted January 20, 2016 Definitely declining is Billy, he didn't look like he was all there to be honest, think he has 2 or 3 years left maximum, though i will probably be wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,677 Posted January 20, 2016 But he is still performing, currently at the Hammersmith Apollo, 2 hour show, no interval, 7 more shows until Feb 6. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
