Billy Connolly: I’m willing to be ‘guinea pig’ for Parkinson’s cure

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Billy Connolly: I’m willing to be ‘guinea pig’ for Parkinson’s cure

By JOLENE CAMPBELL

 

Billy Connolly. Picture: PA

 

Sir Billy Connolly has put himself forward to become a stem cell research “guinea pig” as part of efforts to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease.

 

The Glasgow-born comedian was diagnosed with the illness five years ago.

 

Now, in extracts from his new book, he says he has been in touch with scientists at Harvard University in the United States, where stem cell scientists are at the forefront of global research into Parkinson’s.

 

The star poignantly reveals how the incurable illness dominates his life and has forced him to stop shows.

 

Full Story: https://www.scotsman.com/news/celebrity/billy-connolly/billy-connolly-i-m-willing-to-be-guinea-pig-for-parkinson-s-cure-1-4811190

[DoctorG]

One of the greatest comedians of all time.

[phantomfiddler]

Good on ya, Billy, and keep playing that banjo ???? We all love you !

[worgeordie]

I hope they find a cure for you Billy,seen you perform

a few times,and you are a laugh a minute,my kind of 

humour.

regards Worgeordie

[natway09]

I wish you well Billy.

I have lost 2 of my mates & it is a terrible disease