Billy Connolly, 78, to release first autobiography this year after ‘coming to terms with death’ during Parkinson’s fight

SIR BILLY Connolly is set to release his first autobiography this year after 'coming to terms with death' during his Parkinson's fight.

The 78-year-old comedian will tell his life story in the aptly named Windswept and Interesting, due to hit bookshops in October.

Fans of the Glaswegian funny man have been told to expect to read "the truth behind his windswept and interesting life."

Two Roads, an imprint of John Murray Press, will publish the memoir which they promise is: "Joyfully funny and stuffed full of hard-earned wisdom as well as countless digressions on fishing, farting and the joys of dancing naked".

The publishers added: "It is the unforgettable, life-affirming story of a true comedy legend."

A previous biography of the national treasure was written by his wife Pamela Stephenson in 2002.

"It’s the first time I’ve done this," confirmed Billy, who was diagnosed with the degenerative condition in 2013.

"Other people have written about me – or for me – but this time it’s just my own life in my own words."

Explaining the book's title, he added: "I didn’t know I was windswept and interesting until somebody told me. I had long hair and a beard and was swishing around in electric blue flares.

"He said 'Look at you – all windswept and interesting.' I just said: 'Exactly.'

"After that, I simply had to maintain my reputation."

His autobiography will cover becoming an orphan at four-years-old, being the survivor of abuse, his time as an apprentice welder and a folk musician.

Just last month Pamela, 71, shared a snap of Billy with a plaster on his left arm after getting his jab at a Florida medical facility.

Wearing a mask, The Big Yin wore a vest and tartan trousers as he sat for a moment after getting the vaccine.

Pamela wrote on Twitter: "Thank God… Billy had his first Covid-19 vaccine today!"

The pair now live together in Florida which Pamela says has been "fantastic" for her husband.

Over Christmas fans were in floods of tears last night as he bowed out of comedy in a moving ITV documentary called It's Been A Pleasure.

He announced his retirement after 50 years in stand-up as he opened up on his battle with Parkinson's.

Billy discussed the disease while at home in Florida in ITV's Billy Connolly: It's Been A Pleasure on Monday evening.

"It was obvious from my movement, that I wasn’t who I used to be. And so I had to explain it.. just to say that I am not defined by it," he said.

"It's got me, it will get me and it will end me, but that's OK with me."

Windswept and Interesting by Sir Billy Connolly, released October 14, 2021.