Billy Connolly fighting prostate cancer and Parkinson's

Best wishes for comic and actor Billy Connolly, who has undergone surgery for prostate cancer, his publicist tells the BBC.

The Scottish-born star, 70, had "minor surgery" after being diagnosed "with the very early stages of prostate cancer."

"In addition, Billy has been assessed as having the initial symptoms of Parkinson's disease, for which he is receiving the appropriate treatment."

Connolly, who played a dwarf warrior in 'The Hobbit' film series, is not expected to slow down. Connolly is set to start filming a TV series soon and launch a tour of New Zealand next year, and "has been assured by experts that the findings will in no way inhibit or affect his ability to work," the statement said.