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..
33. Billy Connolly on... Wellies
"Oh wellies they are wonderful, Oh wellies they are swell, Cause they keep out the water, And they keep in the smell." Photo: Submitted
34. Billy Connolly on... Bonnie Prince Charles
"Bonnie Prince Charlie was the only man ever named after three sheepdogs." Photo: Submitted
35. Billy Connolly on... Finding lost items
"When people say 'it's always the last place you look'. Of course it is. Why would you keep looking after you've found it?" Photo: Submitted
36. Billy Connolly on... Blowing your nose
"What always staggers me is that when people blow their noses, they always look into their hankies to see what came out. What do they expect to find?" Photo: Submitted