'Billy's battled Parkinson's incredibly bravely, and all with a smile on his face...'

LINE of Duty’s Martin Compston has praised Sir Billy Connolly for his “incredible bravery” in dealing with Parkinson’s disease.

- BY CRAIG MEIGHAN

The legendary comedian, 83, was diagnosed with the devastating neurological condition in 2013 and announced his retirement in 2018.

Compston, who is co-hosting tonight's Hoolie In The Hydro dedicated to Billy, said the Scottish comic, nicknamed the Big Yin, has battled the disease “with a smile on his face and cracking jokes that only Billy can”.

Cherished

The Greenock-born actor was “chuffed” to be asked to present the night of traditional music in Glasgow, despite not being a fan of public speaking.