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Billy Connolly’s wife calls Michael Parkinson a “daft old fart”

She is not happy with Parky's remarks...

Sir Billy Connolly’s wife Pamela Stephenson has branded Sir Michael Parkinson a “daft old fart” following his remarks about her husband’s health.

Parky claimed over the weekend that Billy’s “wonderful brain is dulled” because of his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis and spoke about an “awkward dinner” together where he wasn’t sure if Billy knew him or not.

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Sir Michael Parkinson spoke about Billy’s health over the weekend (Credit: Splash)
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But former Strictly star Pamela has now hit back, tweeting: “Mike Parkinson is a daft old fart – doesn’t know what he’s talking about.”

She added: “Billy’s doing great and still funny as hell.”

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