Billy Joel shares health update following diagnosis
The US music icon was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) in May, which forced him to cancel a number of scheduled concerts, including dates in Edinburgh and Liverpool.
After being diagnosed, he shared that the condition appeared to have been exacerbated by recent performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance. Billy Joel insists that he is feeling 'good'. Pic: Myrna M. Suarez/Getty Images for ABA
Speaking to Bill Maher on his Club Random Podcast, Billy shared a mostly positive update on his health.
He said: 'It's not fixed, it's still being worked on.
'I feel fine, my balance sucks. It's like being on a boat. Billy Joel. Pic:for The Recording Academy
'They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I'm feeling.'
According to the NHS website, NPH is an uncommon and poorly understood condition that often affects people over the age of 60 and can be difficult to diagnose as its symptoms include mobility problems and dementia, which are associated with more common conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
The veteran singer mentioned on the podcast that he does not know what caused the condition and that, despite not drinking anymore, he thought it might have been caused by that. Billy Joel. Pic:for Maritime Music
With world-renowned hits such as Piano Man, Uptown Girl and My Life, Billy Joel has been a household name since the 1970's.
At the time of his diagnosis, the 76-year-old also told fans that he was 'sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience'.
A statement shared on his Instagram account said: 'Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health. 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.'
Since beginning his career in the mid-1960s, Joel has won five Grammy Awards and has been nominated for 23, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by one of his heroes, Ray Charles, in 1999.
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