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Sir Billy Connolly, battling health issues, received the Golden Key Award for artistic excellence at the Key West Film Festival. Presented by friends Steve Buscemi and Aidan Quinn, Connolly expressed his gratitude to the audience and joked about the blue, water-droplet-shaped award. He lives in Key West with his wife, Pamela Stephenson Connolly.

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Sir Billy Connolly Honored at Key West Film Festival

KEY WEST, FL – Legendary Scottish comedian Sir Billy Connolly, affectionately known as “The Big Yin,” made a rare public appearance this week at the Key West Film Festival, where he was presented with the prestigious Golden Key Award. The award recognizes Connolly’s outstanding achievements in artistic excellence.

Longtime friends and fellow actors Steve Buscemi and Aidan Quinn presented the award to the 82-year-old icon during a ceremony at Williams Hall. Connolly, who uses a walking stick due to health challenges, stood beside Buscemi as he accepted the blue, water-droplet-shaped award.

“I walk with a stick because I suffer from a horrible illness,” Connolly told the crowd. “It’s a joy to live among you and it’s a joy to be among you tonight. I don’t often do this kind of thing, but it’s smashing. I have to thank you for this award. I don’t know what it is, it’s a blue thing. It’s a joy and it will go beside my other prizes.”

Connolly resides in Key West with his wife, Pamela Stephenson Connolly, who is the founder and director of the Key West International Dance Co. The Key West Film Festival continues to celebrate cinematic artistry and community connection.

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