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16/09/2013
Billy Connolly Has Cancer Surgery
A spokeswoman for Billy Connolly has confirmed the comedian has undergone surgery for prostate cancer.
He has also been diagnosed with Parkinson's and is receiving treatment for the initial stages of the disease.
In a statement, his spokeswoman said: "Billy Connolly recently underwent minor surgery in America after being diagnosed with the very early stages of prostate cancer. The operation was a total success, and Billy is fully recovered.
"In addition, Billy has been assessed as having the initial symptoms of Parkinson's disease, for which he is receiving the appropriate treatment.
"Billy has been assured by experts that the findings will in no way inhibit or affect his ability to work, and he will start filming a TV series in the near future, as well as undertaking an extensive theatrical tour of New Zealand in the new year."
The 70-year-old began working as a welder in the Glasgow shipyards but quit in the late 1960s to become a folk singer before he turned his attention to stand-up comedy.
In December 2012, Connolly was given the Bafta Scotland award for outstanding contribution.
He is married to New Zealand-born actress and psychologist Pamela Stephenson.
(JP/CD)
He has also been diagnosed with Parkinson's and is receiving treatment for the initial stages of the disease.
In a statement, his spokeswoman said: "Billy Connolly recently underwent minor surgery in America after being diagnosed with the very early stages of prostate cancer. The operation was a total success, and Billy is fully recovered.
"In addition, Billy has been assessed as having the initial symptoms of Parkinson's disease, for which he is receiving the appropriate treatment.
"Billy has been assured by experts that the findings will in no way inhibit or affect his ability to work, and he will start filming a TV series in the near future, as well as undertaking an extensive theatrical tour of New Zealand in the new year."
The 70-year-old began working as a welder in the Glasgow shipyards but quit in the late 1960s to become a folk singer before he turned his attention to stand-up comedy.
In December 2012, Connolly was given the Bafta Scotland award for outstanding contribution.
He is married to New Zealand-born actress and psychologist Pamela Stephenson.
(JP/CD)
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