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Sir Billy Connolly on Parkinson鈥檚

The 78-year-old stand-up legend speaks to Martha Kearney

Sir Billy Connolly has recently revealed he can no longer write letters as his handwriting has been so badly affected by his battle with Parkinson鈥檚 disease.

He was diagnosed with the progressive nervous system disorder in 2013 and retired from live performances five years later.

Martha Kearney talks to him about his experience.

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