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10 hours ago
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Billy Joel ‘not ready to retire' as he battles shocking brain disorder: report
This Piano Man isn't done playing. Despite being diagnosed with a brain disorder called normal pressure hydrocephalus, Billy Joel reportedly isn't looking to step back from his career anytime soon. 'He is happiest while performing,' a music industry insider told People on Tuesday. 'Music is, has been and will always be his life. He's not ready to retire.' The musician, 76, did, however, cancel all of his upcoming tour dates due to his condition. NPH occurs when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull and presses on the brain, disrupting cognitive functioning. A source close to Joel confirmed to the outlet, 'He is not retiring and hopes to be able to resume performing as his recovery progresses.' The Post reached out to Joel's rep for comment. On Monday, the artist's wife, Alexis Roderick Joel, whom he tied the knot with in a surprise ceremony in 2015, addressed fans on Joel's social media account. 'Thank you for the outpouring of love and support,' she wrote on her husband's Instagram beneath a family photo of the couple and their daughters Della, 9, and Remy, 7. 'We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received.' 'Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is a father and husband who is at the center of our world,' Alexis added. 'We are hopeful for his recovery. We look forward to seeing you all in the future.' In a previous statement via Instagram, Joel's team explained why he had to cancel his concerts, sharing that his brain disorder became worse after performing, which led 'to problems with hearing, vision and balance.' 'Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during his recovery period,' the message read. '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,' they continued, 'and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.' Joel said in his own statement, 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding.' Before his diagnosis, the singer fell during a February concert in Connecticut, as seen in a video posted by a fan. In the clip, Joel stumbled on the stage before falling backward and landing on his side. He then got up and continued with the show. The Grammy winner's eldest daughter, Alexa, whom he has with ex-wife Christie Brinkley, took to her own social media page earlier this week to share a touching tribute to her father amid his diagnosis. 'We love you and we got you, Pop! I just wanted to thank you all for the beautiful outpouring of love and support amid the recent news of My Father's health diagnosis,' the 39-year-old said on Instagram. 'My Dad is the strongest and most resilient man I've ever known … and he's entirely committed to making a full recovery with ongoing physical-therapy treatments as he continues to regain his strength.' Joel's wife, meanwhile, has also been vocal about her own health struggles, recently opening up about how her other half has stood by her side as she lives with endometriosis. 'He's extremely supportive,' Alexis told Fox New Digital earlier this month. 'So picking up where I leave off and covering my deficits during that time was huge. We're just always researching — he'll email me articles like, 'Did you know that this happens with endometriosis?'' The disease causes tissue to grow outside the uterus and can lead to chronic pain. 'Never in a million years would I think that he would be sending me that kind of stuff, but when you're watching someone suffer, you pick up,' Alexis said. 'You have to. It's what we do. We're a family.' The mom of two was raising the girls while accompanying Joel on tour, which was hard to balance while dealing with her endometriosis diagnosis. 'I was doing it, but I was not doing it very well,' she said. 'So, especially with kids, if you've ever traveled with children and done a time zone change, that alone is an insane situation,' she noted. 'So, if you add in also having a husband, that requires time and attention — you know, he's working, we're not vacationing. And me going through what I'm going through, it was really rough.' 'Luckily, when he's touring, we have a lot of support, which was really helpful,' Alexis added. 'And it was huge. So I'm lucky in that I do have people to help me. And you have to, because you reach your limit. I mean, there's nothing you can do.'
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billy Joel's Wife Thanks Fans For Outpouring Of Support Following Musician's Brain Disorder Diagnosis: 'We Are Hopeful For His Recovery'
Billy Joel's wife Alexis Roderick shared a health update for the musician following the outpouring of fan support after it was revealed he was diagnosed with brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) last week. 'Thank you for the outpouring of love and support. We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received. Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is a father and husband who is at the center of our world. We are hopeful for his recovery. We look forward to seeing you all in the future,' she wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of herself, Joel and their two children. More from Deadline Tribeca Festival Co-Founders Robert De Niro And Jane Rosenthal Express "Love And Full Support" For Ailing Billy Joel; "Deeply Honored" To Open Fest With Documentary About Him - Update Scarlett Johansson Ushers In 'SNL' Season 50 Finale With Musical Tribute Set To Billy Joel's 'Piano Man' - And Joke That Sarah Sherman Is Leaving HBO Billy Joel Documentary To Open Tribeca Festival On Friday, the 'Piano Man' singer-songwriter announced the cancellation of all his upcoming tour dates, which included engagements in 2026. The statement shared that his 'condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,' and he is undergoing 'specific physical therapy' and refraining from live performance under advisement by his doctor. The canceled dates come after the musician fell during a concert in Connecticut in February. In March, the five-time Grammy winner postponed his tour dates for four months due to an undisclosed 'medical condition' and to ensure his 'recovery from recent surgery.' At the time, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer posted on Instagram that he would 'undergo physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors.' Per the Cleveland Clinic, NPH occurs when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull and presses on the brain. Those at risk for the disorder include people over 60 and individuals with head injuries. A treatable and sometimes reversible condition, options include surgery to implant a shunt to drain excess fluid from the skull. After the news, Tribeca Film Festival co-founders Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal released a statement in support of Joel, given that it will feature the June 4 world premiere of the HBO documentary Billy Joel: So It Goes, which opens the festival. 'Our hearts are with Billy Joel and his family following today's announcement,' Rosenthal and De Niro wrote. 'As a New York icon and global music legend, he has profoundly shaped the cultural fabric of this city and touched audiences around the world. We send our love and full support and wish him strength and a healthy recovery.' Best of Deadline 'Poker Face' Season 2 Guest Stars: From Katie Holmes To Simon Hellberg Everything We Know About Amazon's 'Verity' Movie So Far Everything We Know About 'The Testaments,' Sequel Series To 'The Handmaid's Tale' So Far
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Billy Joel's Wife Opens Up About His 'Shocking' Health Diagnosis
Billy Joel's wife Alexis has broken her silence for the first time since her husband announced he was diagnosed with a serious brain disorder. On Friday, Joel, 76, revealed he would be canceling all of his upcoming scheduled concerts as he deals with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition that occurs when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull and presses on the brain. "This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance," the statement from Joel's team reads. On Monday, Alexis Roderick Joel posted a photo of herself and her husband with their daughters Della, 9, and Remy, 7, on Instagram. In the caption, she thanked fans for their support. 'Thank you for the outpouring of love and support. We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received," Alexis wrote. "Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is a father and husband who is at the center of our world. We are hopeful for his recovery. We look forward to seeing you all in the future.' Before canceling his tour last week, Joel previously announced in March he would be delaying it for four months due to an unspecified "medical condition." 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding," the "Piano Man" singer said after calling off his upcoming concerts. Since the news broke, Joel has received an outpouring of love and well-wishes from his fans, as well as heartfelt public messages from his ex-wife, Christie Brinkley, and their daughter, Alexa Ray Joel. "We love you and we got you, Pop! I just wanted to thank you all for the beautiful outpouring of love and support amid the recent news of My Father's health diagnosis," Alexa Ray wrote on social media. "My Dad is the strongest and most resilient man I've ever known… and he's entirely committed to making a full recovery with ongoing physical-therapy treatments as he continues to regain his strength. The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him… it means a lot to me, too." Billy Joel's Wife Opens Up About His 'Shocking' Health Diagnosis first appeared on Men's Journal on May 26, 2025
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Billy Joel's wife breaks silence amid his brain disorder with heartbreaking message to fans
Billy Joel 's wife has broken her silence amid the singer's brain disorder diagnosis. Joel, 76, has put all future performances on hold following the shock health scare, and his partner Alexis Roderick, 43, gave fans an update on Monday. The Grammy winner has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus which causes a buildup of spinal fluid in the brain. The condition has affected his balance, as exhibited by a fall February during a concert in Connecticut. 'Thank you for the outpouring of love and support, Joel's wife wrote next to a family photo that included the Honesty singer and their daughters Della, almost 10, and Remy, seven. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received,' she said. 'Referring to her husband of some 10 years, she got personal. 'Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is a father and husband who is at the center of our world,' she explained. Roderick closed the message with optimism. 'We are hopeful for his recovery. We look forward to seeing you all in the future.' Fans responded to the post with their own best wishes. 'You'll always be number one! Praying for a full recovery!' wrote one fan. 'You've given us the soundtrack of our lives. Growing up on LI in the 70s and 80s gave us your music in real time as you were creating it. We are forever grateful for the gifts,' wrote a fellow Long Islander. 'We love you Billy! You ARE our Piano man,' penned a longtime fan. 'Prayers for the piano man,' agreed another. 'A Gracious Man So Deserving of ALL the Love & Support hat he's receiving... We're Here for You Always,' wrote another adding a prayer hands emoji. 'We love you Billy! You ARE our Piano man,' penned a longtime fan On Sunday, Joel's oldest daughter, Alexa, 39, also thanked fans for their 'beautiful outpouring of love and support. 'My Dad is the strongest and most resilient man I've ever known' she wrote; pictures in New York City in April 2024 On Sunday, Joel's oldest daughter, Alexa, 39, also thanked fans for their 'beautiful outpouring of love and support.' 'My Dad is the strongest and most resilient man I've ever known… and he's entirely committed to making a full recovery with ongoing physical-therapy treatments as he continues to regain his strength,' she explained. The Grammy winner shares Alexa with ex-wife Christie Brinkley. In a statement released on his Instagram page, the Just the Way You Are singer canceled his future shows, explaining that that performing had worsened his condition, 'leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance.' Joel had been planning on performing well into 2026 before he was forced to call off his plans.
Fox News
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Billy Joel's wife remains 'hopeful' as legendary musician battles brain disorder
Billy Joel's wife Alexis remained optimistic about her husband's recovery days after revealing the "Piano Man" was diagnosed with a brain disorder and subsequently canceled his upcoming live performances. The "Uptown Girl" singer was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), which affects his vision, hearing and balance, according to a social media post on Joel's account. "Thank you for the outpouring of love and support," Alexis wrote on Joel's Instagram page. "We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received." She continued, "Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is a father and husband who is at the center of our world. We are hopeful for his recovery. We look forward to seeing you all in the future." The "We Didn't Star the Fire" musician married his fourth wife, Alexis Roderick, during a surprise wedding on July 4, 2015. The couple has two daughters together. Joel, 76, announced his NPH diagnosis Friday, and said that the condition had been "exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance." The statement continued, "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." NPH is a condition that happens when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull and presses on the brain. This condition is most likely to occur in people over age 65. Treating this condition involves surgery to implant a shunt to drain excess fluid from the inside of the skull, according to the Cleveland Clinic. On Saturday, Joel's ex-wife, Christie Brinkley, sent love to her former partner following his diagnosis. The supermodel was married to Joel from 1985-94, and the former couple has one daughter, Alexa Ray, together. "Dear Billy, the whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery," she wrote in the Instagram caption alongside a video of her and daughter Sailor Brinkley Cook dancing at one of Joel's concerts. "I was looking for some cute photos of you and Alexa to send you, when I came across this clip from a recent concert. It made me laugh ... but it also reminded me of all the joy you create, and all the sensational sing-alongs you've [led]. You turn an arena of strangers into a living room full of friends as we all sway in unison." She added, "I'm sure I'm speaking for everyone in that room when I say please take good care of yourself, we all want you back in that white hot spotlight, you're OUR piano man. And we're always in the mood for your melodies and we all hope you're feeling alright! We Love You, the kids, me and an arena or two!" The "New York State of Mind" singer-songwriter's concert cancellation comes months after he rescheduled several performances due to a "medical condition." Joel postponed tour dates earlier this year to recover from a "recent surgery and to undergo physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors." The tour was expected to resume in Pittsburgh on July 5. During Joel's performance on Feb. 22 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, the singer-songwriter tripped after he tossed his mic stand to a crew member at the end of "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me," but he quickly recovered, according to Rolling Stone. In 2024, Joel released "Turn the Lights Back On," his first new single since 2007.
