'It will end me, but that's OK with me': Billy Connolly says he's made peace with death amid his battle with Parkinson's - leaving viewers of his farewell to stand-up documentary in tears Sir Billy Connolly said he has made peace with death as he retired from his 50-year career in stand-up comedy in a touching documentary The Scottish comedian, 78, opened up about his battle with Parkinson's disease on ITV's Billy Connolly: It's Been A Pleasure, which aired on Monday The legendary star insisted that he does not let his Parkinson's 'define' him, while his wife Pamela Stephenson said he is in 'great' health