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Martin Compston Praises Billy Connolly for 'Bravery' Amid Parkinson's Battle
Martin Compston highlights Sir Billy Connolly’s brave battle with Parkinson’s as Glasgow prepares a tribute celebrating his vast impact on comedy, music, and culture.
- Martin Compston, actor and co-host of Hoolie In The Hydro, praised Sir Billy Connolly for battling Parkinson's incredibly bravely ahead of Saturday's tribute night in Glasgow.
- Organisers of The Hoolie In The Hydro say the event will honour Sir Billy's "immeasurable" contribution, while murals celebrating him have appeared across Glasgow in recent years.
- Compston, the Greenock-born actor, said he was chuffed to present despite not liking public speaking and noted acts this year include Elephant Sessions, Trail West, Manran and Beluga Lagoon.
- Organisers of The Hoolie In The Hydro say the event will honour Sir Billy Connolly as a musician and highlight his humility and humour during a big Christmas ceilidh night out.
- The legendary comedian, 83, was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2013 and retired in 2018, with Compston noting recent years revealed how much Sir Billy Connolly is loved and cherished by fans.
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