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Sir Billy Connolly delighted fans when he was pictured tucking into mince and tatties during a trip home to Scotland.
The comedian, 79, who lives in Florida, enjoyed the traditional dish at The Oak Tree Inn at Balmaha, Loch Lomond.
The pub shared this images on Facebook and wrote: ‘The Big Yin! He loves The Oak Tree’s mince and tatties, [potatoes].
Grubs up! Sir Billy Connolly, 79, was pictured enjoying traditional mince and tatties at Scottish pub in Loch Lomond during a trip home
And while the dish is no longer on the menu, the chef was more than happy to rustle up the dish upon request of the Scottish icon, asking customers: ‘Shall we bring them back?’
Billy retired from live performances in 2018 as he struggled with brain disorder Parkinson’s which affects people’s ability to move, talk and their coordination, causing them to shake.
And last year, Billy admitted he thinks about death every day after his Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis in 2013.
Unexpected arrival: Sir Billy also left fans starstruck as he made a surprise appearance at a popular Glasgow restaurant during a trip to his native Scotland
While the Scottish actor insists he’s not afraid of dying, he says he thinks about it ‘a lot’ after seeing people die.
Sir Billy went on to explain how he’s unable to do things he used to enjoy, including playing musical instruments and singing.
He said: ‘Parkinson’s has taken a lot from me. I can’t play the banjo any more. It’s just a noise. I can’t yodel any more — I used to like yodelling. I can’t smoke cigars.
‘As it goes along it’s taken more and more of what I like. And it’s kinda painful. I have to behave in a certain way so my children don’t think I’m a dead loss. I want them to think: “He does well with what he’s got”.’
Visiting: The Italian restaurant took to Facebook on Monday to share a photograph from Sir Billy’s visit as they described him as a ‘Glasgow legend’. Pictured: Billy in April 2019
Sir Billy Connolly previously left fans starstruck last month when he made a rare appearance at a popular Glasgow restaurant.
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He popped into the Mediterraneo Ristorante and Champagne Bar, much to the surprise of guests.
The Italian restaurant took to Facebook on Monday to share a photograph from Sir Billy’s visit as they described him as a ‘Glasgow legend’.
Sir Billy, also known as the Big Yin, kept it casual in a grey jumper and a stylish dark denim jacket as he posed outside the venue.
He sported his signature round brown glasses and his white beard as he smiled for the photograph with the excited restaurant owner.
Alongside the snap, the restaurant penned: ‘Serving a Glasgow Legend! Billy Connolly at #Mediterraneo.’
Fans took to the comments section to share their excitement at the legendary funnyman, who retired from stand-up after his Parkinson’s diagnosis, being seen in Glasgow.
One person wrote, ‘a true legend. Lovely man’, while another said: ‘Great picture he’s amazing. A legend.’
A third commented: ‘Aw gutted! I was in today wished I had seen him! Met him few times over the years he’s brilliant.’
One gushed, ‘my favourite comedian, he tells it like it is’, and another penned: ‘We all love Billy, the funniest man on the planet!!’
Excited: Fans were quick to take to the comments section to share their excitement at the legendary funnyman being spotted in Glasgow
Married: Sir Billy was visiting his native Glasgow from Florida, where he lives with his wife Pamela Stephenson (both pictured in 2016), who he tied the knot with in 1989
Success: The actor (pictured in 1976) retired from stand-up comedy in 2018 and looked back at his 50-year career in My Absolute Pleasure, which was released in December
