Big Yin shows big heart in plea for woman

Comedian Billy Connolly made a heartfelt plea today to help a young woman suffering from leukaemia find a bone marrow donor.

Fri, 15 Aug, 2003 - 13:48

Comedian Billy Connolly made a heartfelt plea today to help a young woman suffering from leukaemia find a bone marrow donor.

The Big Yin made the appeal after he was touched by the plight of 20-year-old Millie Forbes, who has been battling against the condition for the last year.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Place: Britain Place: Donside, Aberdeenshire Person: Big Yin Person: Billy Connolly Person: Millie Forbes Person: Millie Organisation: Anthony Nolan Trust

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