Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., Attorney General Merrick Garland, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, attend the service for U.S. Capitol Officer William "Billy" Evans, before his remains lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, U.S. April 13, 2021. Tom Williams/Pool via REUTERS 

Soccer Football - Scottish Premiership - Celtic vs Aberdeen - Celtic Park, Glasgow, Britain - May 13, 2018 Sir Billy Connolly in the crowd after the match REUTERS/Russell Cheyne 

Soccer Football - Scottish Premiership - Celtic vs Aberdeen - Celtic Park, Glasgow, Britain - May 13, 2018 Sir Billy Connolly in the crowd after the match REUTERS/Russell Cheyne 

Billy Connolly poses after he was knighted by Britain's Prince William during an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London October 31, 2017. REUTERS/John Stillwell/Pool 

Billy Connolly and his wife Pamela Stephenson pose after he was knighted by Britain's Prince William during an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London October 31, 2017. REUTERS/John Stillwell/Pool 

Billy Connolly and his wife Pamela Stephenson pose after he was knighted by Britain's Prince William during an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London October 31, 2017. REUTERS/John Stillwell/Pool 

Scottish comedian Billy Connolly (R) and his wife Pamela Stephenson sit in the stands during the opening ceremony for the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, July 23, 2014. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT)

Actor Billy Connolly arrives for a reception for the British Film Industry held by Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Windsor Castle, southern England April 4, 2013. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor (BRITAIN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY ROYALS) 

Actor Billy Connolly arrives for a reception for the British Film Industry held by Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Windsor Castle, southern England April 4, 2013. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor (BRITAIN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY ROYALS) 

Billy Connolly poses for photographers at the British Academy of Film and Arts (BAFTA) awards ceremony at the Royal Opera House in London February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Paul Hackett (BRITAIN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) (BAFTA-ARRIVALS) 

Billy Connolly poses for photographers at the British Academy of Film and Arts (BAFTA) awards ceremony at the Royal Opera House in London February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett (BRITAIN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) (BAFTA-ARRIVALS) 

Comedian Billy Connolly and his wife, comedian and psychologist Pamela Stephenson attend the 35th Annual Kennedy Center Honors performance and gala at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington December 2, 2012. REUTERS/Mary F. Calvert (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) 

U.S. actor Dustin Hoffman (R) stands behind British comedian Billy Connolly during a photocall to promote the film Quartet at the Kursaal Centre on the final day of the 60th San Sebastian Film Festival September 29, 2012. Hoffman will receive the festival's Donostia Award For Lifetime Achievement on Saturday. REUTERS/Vincent West (SPAIN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) 

British comedian Billy Connolly (L) looks at U.S. actor Dustin Hoffman during a photocall to promote the film Quartet at the Kursaal Centre on the final day of the 60th San Sebastian Film Festival September 29, 2012. Hoffman will receive the festival's Donostia Award For Lifetime Achievement on Saturday.REUTERS/Vincent West (SPAIN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) 

U.S. actor Dustin Hoffman (R) stands behind British comedian Billy Connolly during a photocall to promote the film Quartet at the Kursaal Centre on the final day of the 60th San Sebastian Film Festival September 29, 2012. Hoffman will receive the festival's Donostia Award For Lifetime Achievement on Saturday. REUTERS/Vincent West (SPAIN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) 

U.S. actor Dustin Hoffman (L) stands in front of British comedian Billy Connolly during a photocall to promote the film Quartet at the Kursaal Centre on the final day of the 60th San Sebastian Film Festival September 29, 2012. Hoffman will receive the festival's Donostia Award For Lifetime Achievement on Saturday. REUTERS/Vincent West (SPAIN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) 

Scottish comedian Billy Connolly (R) speaks to Judy, the mother of Britain's Andy Murray, during Murray's match against Jurgen Melzer of Austria at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 24, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT TENNIS ENTERTAINMENT) 

Scottish comedian Billy Connolly (R) claps as he watches the match between Andy Murray of Britain and Jurgen Melzer of Austria at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 24, 2011. The man beside him is unidentified. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT TENNIS ENTERTAINMENT) 

Scottish comedian Billy Connolly (R) watches the match between Andy Murray of Britain and Jurgen Melzer of Austria at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 24, 2011. The man beside him is unidentified. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT TENNIS ENTERTAINMENT) 

Scottish comedian Billy Connolly (R) speaks to Judy, the mother of Britain's Andy Murray, during Murray's match against Jurgen Melzer of Austria at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 24, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT TENNIS ENTERTAINMENT) 

Scottish comedian Billy Connolly (R) watches the match between Andy Murray of Britain and Jurgen Melzer of Austria at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 24, 2011. Judy, the mother of Murray, is in front of Connolly. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT TENNIS ENTERTAINMENT) 

Scottish comedian Billy Connolly watches the match between Andy Murray of Britain and Jurgen Melzer of Austria at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 24, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT TENNIS ENTERTAINMENT) 

Scottish comedian Billy Connolly (R) watches the match between Andy Murray of Britain and Jurgen Melzer of Austria at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 24, 2011. Judy, the mother of Murray, is in front of Connolly. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT TENNIS ENTERTAINMENT) 

Scottish comedian Billy Connolly (R) watches the match between Andy Murray of Britain and Jurgen Melzer of Austria at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 24, 2011. Judy, the mother of Murray, is in front of Connolly. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT TENNIS ENTERTAINMENT) 

Scottish comedian Billy Connolly (R) claps during the match between Andy Murray of Britain and Jurgen Melzer of Austria at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 24, 2011. Judy, the mother of Murray, is in front of Connolly. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT TENNIS ENTERTAINMENT) 

Scottish comedian Billy Connolly (R) speaks to Judy, the mother of Britain's Andy Murray, during Murray's match against Jurgen Melzer of Austria at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 24, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT TENNIS ENTERTAINMENT) 

A man laughs as he stands outside Govan Old Parish Church while listening to a speech by comedian Billy Connolly during the funeral service of former trade union official Jimmy Reid in Glasgow, Scotland August 19, 2010. Reid was a prominent union leader whose succesful "work in" at the Upper Clyde Shipbuilders in 1971 stopped government attempts to close the yards. The 78-year-old died last week after suffering a brain haemorrhage according to media reports. REUTERS/David Moir (BRITAIN - Tags: OBITUARY EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS) 

Actor and comedian Billy Connolly (L) and Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson leave Govan Old Parish Church in Glasgow, Scotland after attending the funeral of former trade union official Jimmy Reid August 19, 2010. Reid was a prominent union leader whose succesful "work in" at the Upper Clyde Shipbuilders in 1971 stopped government attempts to close the yards. The 78-year-old died last week after suffering a brain haemorrhage, according to media reports. REUTERS/David Moir (BRITAIN - Tags: EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS OBITUARY ENTERTAINMENT SPORT SOCCER) 

British comedian Billy Connolly poses at the premiere of "Interview" during the 51st BFI (British Film Institute) London film festival October 18, 2007. REUTERS/Anthony Harvey (BRITAIN) 

British comedian Billy Connolly poses at the premiere of "Interview" during the 51st BFI (British Film Institute) London film festival October 18, 2007. REUTERS/Anthony Harvey (BRITAIN) 

Cast member Billy Connolly waves at the premiere of "Fido" at the Ryerson theatre during the 31st Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto September 7, 2006. The festival runs from September 7 until the 16. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (CANADA) 

Cast members Carrie-Anne Moss (R) and Billy Connolly pose at the premiere of 'Fido' at the Ryerson theatre during the 31st Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto September 7, 2006. The festival runs from September 7-16. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (CANADA) 

Cast members Carrie-Anne Moss (R) and Billy Connolly pose at the premiere of 'Fido' at the Ryerson theatre during the 31st Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto September 7, 2006. The festival runs from September 7-16. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (CANADA) 

Cast members Carrie-Anne Moss (R) and Billy Connolly greet each other at the premiere of 'Fido' at the Ryerson theatre during the 31st Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto September 7, 2006. The festival runs from September 7-16. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (CANADA) 

Cast members Carrie-Anne Moss (R) and Billy Connolly pose at the premiere of 'Fido' at the Ryerson theatre during the 31st Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto September 7, 2006. The festival runs from September 7-16. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (CANADA) 

Cast members Carrie-Anne Moss (R) and Billy Connolly pose at the premiere of 'Fido' at the Ryerson theatre during the 31st Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto September 7, 2006. The festival runs from September 7-16. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (CANADA) 

British singer Annie Lennox (L), Scottish comedian and actor Billy Connolly (C) and British actress Tilda Swinton celebrate being awarded honorary doctorates at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama graduation ceremony in Glasgow, Scotland, July 4, 2006. 

British singer Annie Lennox (R) and Scottish comedian and actor Billy Connolly pose for photographs after being awarded honorary doctorates at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama graduation ceremony in Glasgow, Scotland, July 4, 2006. REUTERS/David Moir (BRITAIN) 

British singer Annie Lennox (L) and Scottish comedian and actor Billy Connolly (C) listen as British actress Tilda Swinton reacts after they were awarded honorary doctorates at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama graduation ceremony in Glasgow, Scotland, July 4, 2006. REUTERS/David Moir (BRITAIN) 

British singer Annie Lennox (L), Scottish comedian and actor Billy Connolly (C) and British actress Tilda Swinton celebrate being awarded honorary doctorates at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama graduation ceremony in Glasgow, Scotland, July 4, 2006. REUTERS/David Moir (BRITAIN) 

British singer Annie Lennox (L), Scottish comedian and actor Billy Connolly (C) and British actress Tilda Swinton chat in their ceremonial gowns after they were awarded honorary doctorates from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama graduation ceremony in GlasgowJuly 4, 2006. REUTERS/David Moir (BRITAIN) 

Billy Connolly, a cast member in the motion picture comedy adventure "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events," starring Jim Carrey arrives for the premiere of the film at the Cinerama Dome in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, California, December 12, 2004. Carrey plays Count Olaf, a wily villain with clever disguises and outrageous schemes, who is bent on swindling the Baudlaire orphans out of their family fortune. REUTERS/Jim Ruymen JR 

Scottish comedian and actor Billy Connolly (L) stands with his wife
Pamela Stephenson as he shows off his CBE (Commander of the Order of
the British Empire), which he received from Britain's Prince Charles at
Buckingham Palace, London, December 3, 2003. He received the award on
Wednesday for his services to entertainment. REUTERS/POOL/Fiona Hanson

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Scottish comedian and actor, Billy Connolly shows off his CBE (Commander of
the Order of the British Empire), which he received from Britain's Prince
Charles at Buckingham Palace, London, December 3, 2003. He received the
award on Wednesday for his services to entertainment. REUTERS/POOL/Fiona
Hanson PP03120009

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Actor Tom Cruise (2nd R) is joined by fellow cast members, from left, Shin
Koyamada, Ken Watanabe, Tony Goldwyn, Koyuki, Billy Connolly, Cruise and
Hiroyuki Sanada at the U.S. premiere of the film "The Last Samurai" in Los
Angeles December 1, 2003. The picture opens in the U.S. on December 5.
REUTERS/Robert Galbraith PP03120006

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Comedian Billy Connolly (C) jokes with unidentified women after
receiving his honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Glasgow University
July 11, 2001. The 59-year-old comic was given the honour in
recognition of his contribution to Scottish arts and popular culture.

DCS 

Comedian Billy Connolly stands with his wife Pamela Stephenson after
receiving his honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Glasgow University
July 11, 2001. The 59-year-old comic was given the honour in
recognition of his contribution to Scottish arts and popular culure.

JJM 

Actor/comedian Billy Connolly performs during the eigth annual Race to Erase MS dinner gala presented May 18, 2001 in Los Angeles by The Tommy Hilfiger Corporation and VH1, benefiting the Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis. "The Rock & Soul to Erase MS" will feature five musical performances to be broadcast as part of a VH1 special on June 23.

JR/RCS 

Comedian Billy Connolly stands outside Glasgow Cathedral after attending the funeral of entertainer Jimmy Logan who died last Friday at the age of 73, April 19, 2001. A host of stars payed their final respects at a service in Glasgow Cathedral conducted by the Reverend Lawrence Twaddle. Logan, real name James Short, passed away at a medical centre in Clydebank, near Glasgow, after a battle against cancer of the oesophagus.

JM/NMB 

Scottish comedian Billy Connolly smiles during his visit Lornach Highland gathering at Strathdon in Scotland August 26, 2000. [Connolly was accompianied by U.S. actors Steve Martin and Robin Williams. ] 

British actress Dame Judy Dench (R) arrives at the Lornach Highland gathering with Scottish comedian Billy Connolly August 26, 2000. [Connolly was also accompianied by U.S. actors Steve Martin and Robin Williams. ] 

U.S. actor Steve Martin carries a tartan umbrella during his visit to the Lornach Highland gathering in Strathdon, Scotland August 26, 2000. [Martin attended the highland gathering as a guest of his friend Scottish comedian Billy Connolly. ] 

U.S. actor Robin Williams, wearing traditional highland dress, takes a drink from a can of coke during the Lornach Highland gathering in Strathdon, Scotland August 26, 2000. [Williams, who is staying with close friend Billy Connolly, competed in the hill race. ] 

Scottish comedian Billy Connolly (R) puts his arm around U.S. actor Robin Williams at the finish of the hill race at Lornach Highland gathering in Strathdon, Scotland August 26, 2000. Williams, who is staying in Scotland with his close friend Connolly, competed in the same race last year. 

Scottish comedian Billy Connolly smiles during his visit Lornach Highland gathering at Strathdon in Scotland August 26, 2000. Connolly was accompianied by U.S. actors Steve Martin and Robin Williams.

JJM/PS 

British actress Dame Judy Dench (R) arrives at the Lornach Highland gathering with Scottish comedian Billy Connolly August 26, 2000. Connolly was also accompianied by U.S. actors Steve Martin and Robin Williams.

JJM/PS 

U.S. actor Steve Martin carries a tartan umbrella during his visit to the Lornach Highland gathering in Strathdon, Scotland August 26, 2000. Martin attended the highland gathering as a guest of his friend Scottish comedian Billy Connolly.

JJM/PS 

U.S. actor Robin Williams, wearing traditional highland dress, claps his hands during the Lornach Highland gathering in Strathdon, Scotland August 26, 2000. Williams, who is staying with close friend Billy Connolly, competed in the hill race.

JJM 

U.S. actor Robin Williams, wearing traditional highland dress, takes a drink from a can of coke during the Lornach Highland gathering in Strathdon, Scotland August 26, 2000. Williams, who is staying with close friend Billy Connolly, competed in the hill race.

JJM 

Scottish comedian Billy Connolly (R) puts his arm around U.S. actor Robin Williams at the finish of the hill race at Lornach Highland gathering in Strathdon, Scotland August 26, 2000. Williams, who is staying in Scotland with his close friend Connolly, competed in the same race last year.

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