Billy Joel Cancels All Upcoming Performances Due to Medical Condition
Billy Joel is canceling all of his upcoming shows due to a health issue affecting his ability to perform, the musician announced Friday (May 23).
In a statement shared to his social media accounts, he shared that the decision comes following a 'recent diagnosis' of normal pressure hydrocephalus. 'This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance,' his statement reads. 'Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period. Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health.'
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'He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage,' the announcement continues, concluding with a message directly from Joel: 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding.'
Fans with tickets to any of the 'Piano Man' singer's scheduled shows will receive automatic refunds to their original payment method.
According to Cleveland Clinic, normal pressure hydrocephalus is a condition that occurs when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull, pressing on the brain. It can affect 'several brain-related abilities, including thinking and concentrating, memory, movement and more,' with treatment involving implanting a shunt to drain the excess fluid.
Joel had several shows planned throughout the summer and fall of this year, as well as a few performances scheduled for the first half of 2026. His canceled appearances include his joint dates with Sting, Rod Stewart and Stevie Nicks, as well as his solo gigs.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer previously delayed several of those tour dates by four months after revealing that he had recently undergone surgery. Joel did not disclose his medical condition at that time.
'While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first,' he said in a statement in March. 'I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding.'
The five-time Grammy winner had been poised to make history on his trek, as his now-canceled shows at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y.; Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.; and Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., would have made him the first artist to play all three NYC-area stadiums in one summer. 'Each [venue] holds personal significance to me,' Joel had told Billboard of the feat in early February. 'There's nothing like the energy of the crowds in New York.'
Joel's health update comes shortly after it was announced that his upcoming two-part documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in June. Later in the summer, the project will air on HBO.
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