News about Pamela Stephenson

As he begins his 40-year sober, Sir Billy Connolly claims that Celtic races "need that fiery liquid" and that his Irish-Scottish roots are a factor in his drinking issues

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 8, 2024
Despite being sober for more than 40 years, Sir Billy Connolly has revealed that he has to be extra cautious about round booze, particularly at breakfast time. The former stand-up comedian, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2013 and retired from live performances in 2018, said a boozy twist on his porridge meant almost knocking him off the wagon. The actor, according to the Mirror, he ordered the breakfast dish during a stay at a hotel in Arran, Cylde, but confessed to being'still missing it.'

I've had a few major falls over the years. It's a cruel illness. Billy Connolly opens his heart about suffering from Parkinson's

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 30, 2023
Sir Billy Connolly, a Scots comedy legend, has admitted to'serious falls' as the signs of his Parkinson's disease worsened. The 80-year-old was first diagnosed with the degenerative disease ten years ago. In a new interview with his wife Pamela Stephenson, he has admitted that his health is getting worse, causing him to suffer what she calls 'a few major falls'. The Glaswegian described how the disease was creeping on him, saying: 'It's really difficult to see the changes precisely because a slew of events come and go.'

Billy Connolly suffered with a'serious decline' as a result of balance issues in Parkinson's battle: 'It's really difficult to see the change'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 30, 2023
Pamela Stephenson, Sir Billy Connolly's wife, has spoken out about the actor's health issues, revealing that the comedian suffered with "few serious falls" after they noticed his equilibrium was fading. Sir Billy, 80, of Scotland, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease a decade ago on the same day he found out he had prostate cancer, which was later confirmed. For an article in The Guardian, the comedian and his partner Pamela discussed the degenerative disease, saying, "It's very difficult to see the progress precisely because a number of things come and go."

Griff Rhys Jones reveals how Mel Smith's gambling went from £500 bets to £50,000 bets

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 5, 2023
Smith and Jones (pictured together inset and left with Pamela Stephenson and Rowan Atkinson) sold the TalkBack production company for £62 million, essentially bringing together with managing director Peter Fincham that they each received about £20 million. Now having access to millions led to comedian Smith (pictured right in 2005), who died of a heart attack in 2013, seeking greater thrills with much bigger sums and greater risks.

Why I haven't had a drink in 40 years: Griff Rhys Jones reveals tales from his extraordinary career

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 21, 2023
Griff Rhys Jones, a Welsh comedian, explores how he became teetotal and shares stories from his time with his late comedy partner Mel Smith as he approaches his 70th birthday. After a bout of hepatitis B., the actor, writer, and television presenter has been sober for 40 years. Featured left is Not The Nine O'Clock News team - Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Rowan Atkinson, and Griff.

According to author Nick Hornby, women on television cannot be both funny and stunning on film

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 31, 2023
Women never get to be able to write amusing characters that also get laughs, according to the About A Boy book. Though Lucille Ball paved the way for generations of female comedians in the United States, British actors did not have the same early role models. We didn't have that until Pamela Stephenson and French and Saunders came along,' he said. The book Funny Girl, a young woman attempting to debut herself as a comedian in the 1960s, has been turned into a Sky series starring Gemma Arterton. Sophie [Miss Arterton's character] isn't often allowed to be funny, and even less so in the Sixties, so she's kind of throwing over her beauty in order to mug up and allow herself to be comedic,' he said.

In the new A History Of The World Part 2 trailer, Emily Ratajkowski puts on a leggy display

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 14, 2023
In a recent trailer for the forthcoming Hulu comedy film History of the World Part 2, Emily Ratajkowski turned up the heat. In a sexy, Grecian-style dress with major leg slit, the actress, 31, sparkled her upper class as she lounged sensuously amongst pillows. She twirled her hair as she lay by a roaring fire station with a pensive expression on her face.