Billy Connolly Has Been Diagnosed With Parkinson's Disease.
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The 70-year-old Scots stand-up comedian/actor recently won his battle with prostate cancer after the disease was caught early, but he has now been told he is showing symptoms of the initial stages of the degenerative nerve disorder - which can include shaking, rigidity, slowness of movement and difficulty with walking. Billy - who has never been known for word mincing - is married to psychologist Pamela Stephenson. He is currently being treated for his Parkinson's disease, which is commonly tackled through the use of levodopa, a chemical that the body converts into dopamine, an organic chemical used by the brain as a neurotransmitter. Billy says it won't stop him filming his latest adventures in New Zealand. Quite right!
For those who are not acquainted with Billy, here's a wee sample:
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