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Yahoo
6 days ago
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Billy Joel's Daughter Breaks Silence on Troubling Diagnosis
On May 23, legendary musician Billy Joel announced the cancellation of the rest of his current tour - 17 shows in total - due to a recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). 'This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,' a statement posted to social media read. '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.' 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience,' Joel said in the statement, 'and thank you for understanding.' After taking a few days to grapple with her father's diagnosis, Alexa Ray Joel, took to social media to send love to 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," the daughter of model Christie Brinkley said. View the to see embedded 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. 'Someday We'll All Be Gone / But Lullabies Go On And On / They Never Die / That's How You And I Will Be.' ⚓️ The music continues… 🕊️ All My Love, Alexa Ray." Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a brain disorder where excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain's ventricles. '[It] can affect several brain-related abilities, including thinking and concentrating, memory, movement and more,' according to the Cleveland Clinic's website. 'The symptoms of NPH look very much like those of dementia, but NPH is sometimes reversible.'Billy Joel's Daughter Breaks Silence on Troubling Diagnosis first appeared on Men's Journal on May 27, 2025
Sky News AU
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'Most resilient man': Alexa Ray Joel and Christie Brinkley speak out following Billy Joel's brain condition diagnosis and concert cancellations
Billy Joel's eldest daughter and ex-wife have broken their silence following the music legend's shock diagnosis with a rare neurological condition that's forced him to cancel all of his upcoming performances. The 79-year-old American singer-songwriter announced on Friday he's been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition that causes a build-up of excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain's ventricles. The condition, which can impact hearing, vision and balance, has reportedly worsened during his recent concerts, prompting doctors to advise a break from performing while he undergoes physical therapy. A day after the announcement, his daughter Alexa Ray Joel took to social media to share her support. The 39-year-old, whom Billy shares with supermodel Christie Brinkley, posted a black and white sketch of a father and daughter holding hands alongside the lyrics of his 1993 ballad Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) - a song he wrote for her. "We love you and we got you, Pop!" she wrote. "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. "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. Alexa signed off her tribute with the song's final lines: "Someday We'll All Be Gone / But Lullabies Go On And On / They Never Die / That's How You And I Will Be." She added: "The music continues… All My Love, Alexa Ray." Meanwhile, Christie Brinkley, 71, also paid tribute with a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing previously unseen footage of herself and daughter Sailor, 26, attending one of Joel's concerts. "Dear Billy, The whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery," she captioned the video. "I was looking for some cute photos of you and Alexa to send you, when I came across this clip from a recent concert." Brinkley said the footage "made her laugh" while also reminding her of "all the joy" Joel brings to audiences, and "all the sensational sing-a-longs" he inspires. "You turn an arena of strangers into a living room full of friends as we all sway in unison," she wrote. "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 a whole bunch of full arenas!" Brinkley's post comes shortly after the release of her memoir, in which she reflects on her marriage to Joel from 1985 to 1994. "I do think that we were probably really soulmates, it was an amazing time of my life," she wrote. Despite their separation, she still considers Billy one of her "two great loves", alongside her first husband, Jean Francois Allaux. "The hardest thing to include was criticism of Billy, because I do care about my friendship with him," she revealed. "He said, 'Just say what you need to say'. And I think that's part of his healing, so I applaud him for all of that." Joel, who also shares daughters Della Rose, nine, and Remy Anne, seven, with his wife Alexis Roderick, 43, is currently undergoing a tailored recovery program. In a statement released to social media, his team said the singer is "thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritising 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." Joel added: "I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding." All ticket holders for cancelled shows will receive automatic refunds.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Billy Joel ‘Entirely Committed to Making a Full Recovery,' Daughter Alexa Ray Says
Following news of Billy Joel's battle with a brain disorder, the Piano Man's daughter Alexa Ray Joel turned to social media to thank his fans for their support as well as share a hopeful prognosis for her father. '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 in an Instagram post Saturday. More from Rolling Stone What's the Brain Disorder Forcing Billy Joel to Cancel His Tour? An Expert Explains Billy Joel Cancels All Concerts After Brain Disorder Diagnosis Metallica, Billy Joel Docs, Miley Cyrus Visual Album Lead 2025 Tribeca's Music-Heavy Lineup '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.' On Friday, Joel canceled all the concerts on his schedule after revealing a diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a brain disorder where excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain's ventricles. 'This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,' a statement from Joel's team said. '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.' The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him… it means a lot to me, too,' Alexa Ray added before quoting her father's song 'Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel),' ''Someday We'll All Be Gone / But Lullabies Go On And On / They Never Die / That's How You And I Will Be.' The music continues…' Alexa Ray's mother and Billy Joel's ex-wife Christie Brinkley also sent well-wishes to him on social media, writing, 'The whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery… you turn an arena of strangers into a living room full of friends as we all sway in unison .. 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!' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Yahoo
25-05-2025
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Alexa Ray Joel Breaks Silence on Dad Billy Joel's Brain Disorder Diagnosis: ‘The Most Resilient Man'
Alexa Ray Joel offered heartwarming support for her dad Billy Joel following the announcement that he has been diagnosed with a brain disorder. '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, 39, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, May 24. '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.' Alexa Ray quoted her father's classic 1993 song 'Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)' while thanking his fans from all over the world for their supportive social media messages. 'The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him… it means a lot to me, too,' she concluded. ''Someday We'll All Be Gone / But Lullabies Go On And On / They Never Die / That's How You And I Will Be.' The music continues… " Billy Joel Announces 'Turn the Lights Back On,' the Piano Man's 1st New Song in 17 Years The 'Piano Man' singer, 76, announced via Instagram on Friday, May 23, that he was cancelling 'all scheduled concerts' due to being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). NPH is a 'brain disorder in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain's ventricles, which are fluid-filled chambers,' according to the Alzheimer's Association. 'As brain ventricles enlarge with the excess CSF, they can disrupt and damage nearby brain tissue, leading to difficulty walking, problems with thinking and reasoning, and loss of bladder control.' Billy's team explained via Instagram that NPH has caused 'problems with hearing, vision, and balance,' which impacted other recent live performances. His doctors have now recommended that Billy stop performing while he undergoes 'specific physical therapy.' (Joel last performed at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut in February.) 'He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take to the stage,' his representatives said. Billy added in his own statement, 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience. Thank you for understanding.' In total, Billy cancelled 17 concerts that were supposed to take place in both the U.S. and England throughout the rest of the year. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee previously postponed multiple summer stadium concerts in March. At the time, Billy's team simply said he was dealing with a 'medical condition' and that 'health must come first,' but stressed that the musician was 'expected to make a full recovery.' '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 musician said in March. Billy Joel Brings Out Daughters for a Surprise 'Jingle Bells' Performance at Madison Square Garden Last summer, Billy ended his historic run of headlining Madison Square Garden in New York City with his 150th lifetime performance at the venue. He performed his final residency show at Madison Square Garden on July 25, 2024, where he was joined on stage by Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose. 'Everybody in the world knows when you play The Garden, it's not just New York,' Billy said at the time. 'To our audience, I want to thank them for coming to our shows for this long. It's hard to end, even at 150 lifetime shows. I just want to thank everyone for the wonderful thing that's happened here.'
UPI
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Look: Alexa Ray Joel supports ailing dad Billy: 'We love you and we got you'
1 of 2 | Billy Joel speaks on his monthly concerts at MSG coming to an end at Madison Square Garden in New York City in 2023. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 25 (UPI) -- Singer Alexa Ray Joel posted a message on Instagram this weekend in support of her father, rock 'n' roll legend Billy Joel, who announced he is battling a brain disorder called normal pressure hydrocephalus. Billy, 76, canceled 17 upcoming concerts while he undergoes treatment for the condition. "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, 39, wrote Saturday. "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 added. "The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him... it means a lot to me, too. 'Someday We'll All Be Gone / But Lullabies Go On And On / They Never Die / That's How You And I Will Be.' The music continues... All My Love, Alexa Ray." A documentary about Billy is set to open this year's Tribeca Film Festival in New York in June. It will later air on HBO. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer wrapped up his 10-year, monthly residency at MSG in 2024 after his career 150th performance at the venue. Joel is known for hits like "Movin' Out," "My Life," "You May Be Right," "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant," "Only the Good Die Young," "Piano Man," "Uptown Girl," "Pressure" and "We Didn't Start the Fire."
