Features / Entertainment Legendary comedian Sir Billy Connolly leaves door open for stage return By The Sunday Post October 13, 2019, 9:00 am Billy Connolly (Indigo Television) Get a weekly round-up of stories from The Sunday Post: Thank you for signing up to our Sunday Post newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Sir Billy Connolly has left the door open to a stage return, but admitted he is not yet ready to perform live. The comedian and actor, 76, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013 and announced his retirement from live performing five years later. During his glittering stand-up career, Sir Billy, known affectionately as The Big Yin, was famous for his energetic presence on stage. Sir Billy has now mentioned the possibility of one last performance, but seemed doubtful it would be in the immediate future. He said: “I may do another gig, I don’t know, I haven’t cancelled that idea. But not right now, I’m not ready. “I feel different, my mind works differently.” Enjoy the convenience of having The Sunday Post delivered as a digital ePaper straight to your smartphone, tablet or computer. Subscribe for only £5.49 a month and enjoy all the benefits of the printed paper as a digital replica. Subscribe