Sir Billy Connolly asked for filming to stop during his new BBC documentary due to his struggle with the effects of Parkinson’s disease according to reports.
The much-loved comedian was diagnosed with the degenerative neurological condition in 2013 and had to ask for filming to stop during the making of 'Made in Scotland' which airs on the BBC on Friday.
READ MORE: Sir Billy Connolly’s heartbreaking confession amid Parkinson’s fight
According to reports Sir Billy asks for the cameras to stop rolling as he struggles with the illness. In another scene, the Daily Mirror reports Sir Billy is sitting on a rock and talking to the camera as his hand is seen “shaking uncontrollably.”
Speaking about his battle with the illness, the Big Yin said: “It takes a certain calm to deal with, and I sometimes don’t have it. I sometimes get angry with it, but that doesn’t last long, I just collapse in laughter.”
Previously, it was reported that Sir Billy admitted he is “near the end” and life is “slipping away” as he spoke about his life with the disease.
As a result of his illness, he has had to cut back on performing as he continues his fight.
Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland will air on BBC2 at 9pm on Friday.
Sir Billy has turned 76 since the BBC documentary was filmed and has had to cut back on performing due to his illness.
He is known for his energetic performing style but said Parkinson's prevented him from moving around the stage like he did at his peak.
At one point during the programme, Sir Billy, who is married to psychologist Pamela Stephenson, reportedly asks for filming to stop as he appears to be struggling with the effects of the disease.
Speaking about Parkinson's, he said: "It takes a certain calm to deal with, and I sometimes don't have it. I sometimes get angry with it, but that doesn't last long, I just collapse in laughter."
Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland will air on BBC2 at 9pm on Friday.
This article originally appeared in The Evening Times
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