Monty Python star Jones has dementia

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Image caption Terry Jones directed Monty Python"s Life of Brian and The Meaning of Life

Monty Python star Terry Jones has been diagnosed with a severe variant of dementia.

The 74-year-old is suffering from primary progressive aphasia, which affects his ability to communicate.

As a result, Jones "is no longer able to give interviews", his spokesman said.

The news was confirmed as Bafta Cymru announced the Welsh-born comedian is to be honoured with an outstanding contribution award.

"Terry is proud and honoured to be recognised in this way and is looking forward to the celebrations," his spokesman said.

Jones directed Monty Python"s Life of Brian and The Meaning of Life and co-directed Monty Python and the Holy Grail with Terry Gilliam.

Jones was a member of the legendary comedy troupe with Gilliam, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman and Michael Palin.

His award was announced at the Bafta Cymru nominations party, ahead of the British Academy Cymru Awards on 2 October.

Hannah Raybould, director of Bafta Cymru, said: "We are very much looking forward to celebrating the work of Terry Jones during the ceremony with a look back at his work from 1969 to the present day."

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