Black Country comedian Tommy Mundon, who recently revealed that he is battling against Parkinson’s Disease, has a message for his fans – “I ay jed yet!”

Tommy, aged 77, has a packed series of bookings for the autumn and says he is coping well with performing, despite his progressive neurological illness.

The Express & Star revealed in March that Tommy, who lives with his wife, Val, in Alexandra Road, Halesowen, is in the early stages of Parkinson’s. He is being treated with patches that slowly release medication to control the pain and physiotherapy at Stourbridge’s Corbett Hospital.

“I thank everybody for all their good wishes and I will be back on the road again soon,” said Tommy. “I want all my fans to know I ay jed yet and I’m willing and able to perform!”

He is booked to appear with the Black Country Night Out team, including Aynuk and Wombourne folk group Giggety, for a series of shows in October and November.

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