An international superstar of comedy and film and a national treasure to boot, there'll never be another quite like Sir Billy Connolly.
From dominating the music scene to packing the patter with comedy shows that have left global audiences crying with laughter, the Big Yin has no shortage of talent and acts as an inspiration given he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013 yet continued to boast an incredible career and even become knighted by 2017.
Now, aside from being hilarious himself he has also teamed up with the BBC as a mentor offering young comedians tips for a successful career - a true gentleman and a scholar.
In celebration of Sir Billy Connolly, we've pieced together 80 of his finest jokes, one liners and quips over his epic career..
65. Billy Connolly on... His identity
“I set out to be a cross between Lenny Bruce and Robert the Bruce.” Photo: PA
66. Billy Connolly on... Ronald Reagan
"That man, he sits at that desk in the White House, and the button is there that can end the world: BOOM! My father’s younger than him and we don’t give him the controls for the television!” Photo: PA
67. Billy Connolly on... Handling hecklers (again)
“Shut up, do I come to your work and tell you how to sweep up?” Photo: PA
68. Billy Connolly on... Emu Airways
“I once travelled to Adelaide on Emu Airways. I was 5,000 ft up in the air when someone pointed out to me that emus can’t fly.” Photo: PA