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Toronto Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Billy Joel 'not ready to retire' amid brain disorder diagnosis
'He is happiest while performing' Get the latest from Mark Daniell straight to your inbox Billy Joel performs during a concert at the Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas on Oct. 23, 2021. Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO / AFP via Getty Images After he revealed he is battling a rare brain disorder, sources close to Billy Joel say he has no plans to stop performing live. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Last week, the five-time Grammy winner announced he is cancelling all of his upcoming concerts, including a show that was scheduled to take place at Toronto's Rogers Centre next March, telling his fans he has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). According to the Alzheimer's Association , NPH is a brain disorder in which excess fluid accumulates in the brain's ventricles, causing thinking and reasoning problems, difficulty walking, and loss of bladder control. Hydrocephalus Canada adds that NPH is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's, dementia or Parkinson's disease. 'A delayed diagnosis can be devastating and cause irreversible brain damage,' the group said. In a note to his fans, Joel, 76, said his battle with NPH worsened after recent live shows, 'leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. But the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer pledged to return to the stage as soon as his recovery is completed. 'Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health,' a statement posted to his Instagram read. '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.' 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,' the musician added in his statement. A music industry source echoed that sentiment while speaking to PEOPLE. 'He is happiest while performing,' the insider said. 'Music is, has been and will always be his life. He's not ready to retire.' A second source close to Joel says, 'He is not retiring and hopes to be able to resume performing as his recovery progresses.' Joel's wife Alexis Roderick, with whom he shares daughters Della Rose Joel, 9, and Remy Anne Joel, 7, also addressed her husband's health as she thanked his fans for their '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 father and husband who is at the center of our world,' she shared via Joel's official Instagram account on Monday. 'We are hopeful for his recovery. We look forward to seeing you all in the future.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. After he cancelled a string of concerts scheduled between March and June following an onstage tumble the month before, Roderick said her husband was 'doing well' but added that going forward his 'health has to take priority, and things have to get postponed.' 'With the exception of COVID, he's been working every two weeks for 15-plus years,' Roderick said in an interview with Fox News earlier this month. 'And it's a lot. At 75, 76, there comes a time where you can't always plan out everything you need to do a year and a half in advance … But really, in the grand scheme of things, he's a healthy person, and he's well and working on himself, trying to get better and do what he has to do medically. So it's important, you know, we need him around so he has to do what he has to do.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Joel's ex-wife Christie Brinkley and daughter Alexa Ray Joel are also sending their love and support to the singer. Brinkley, who was married to the musician from 1985 to 1994, urged Joel to ' take good care' of himself as he embarks on his road to recovery. '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 71-year-old supermodel wrote in the Instagram caption alongside a video of her and daughter Sailor Brinkley Cook dancing at one of Joel's concerts. Joel's daughter Alexa Ray, whom he shares with Brinkley, also shared a heartfelt message to her dad with her Instagram followers. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. '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 wrote in part. mdaniell@ Read More Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? 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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Will Billy Joel, 76, Ever Perform Again Following Latest Health Diagnosis?
Billy Joel won't be taking the stage anytime soon after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). The "Piano Man" singer canceled all of his upcoming shows after getting the news, but will he officially retire from music? A source told People magazine that Joel, 76, doesn't have plans to leave the music scene completely. In fact, the source said that Joel hopes to get back on tour as soon as he's able. "He is happiest while performing. Music is, has been and will always be his life. He's not ready to retire," a music industry source told the outlet. Meanwhile, a source close to the "Uptown Girl" singer said that "he is not retiring and hopes to be able to resume performing as his recovery progresses." According to the Alzheimer's Association, NPH "is a brain disorder in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain's ventricles, which are fluid-filled chambers." Patients suffering from NPH can experience a variety of symptoms that may include trouble walking due to balance issues, mild dementia, and/or loss of bladder control. Fortunately, however, patients with such a diagnosis can get better through treatment. NPH can be controlled or even reversed. Joel has not spoken out publicly about his diagnosis. According to People magazine, he's been doing physical therapy to help improve his symptoms. In a statement released to the public, Joel 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."Will Billy Joel, 76, Ever Perform Again Following Latest Health Diagnosis? first appeared on Men's Journal on May 28, 2025
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Christie Brinkley Breaks Silence on Billy Joel's Health Diagnosis
Earlier this year iconic model Christie Brinkley debuted her new memoir, Uptown Girl, where she discussed her own life while detailing failed marriages with Peter Cook and musician Billy Joel - among other things. During her promotional book tour, Brinkley told The New York Times that she nearly didn't include a troubling anecdote about Joel during his troubles with alcohol in the early 1990's. She described the scene where Joel drunkenly ate a full plate of pasta before blaming his bandmates for eating it when he couldn't remember before eventually kicking everyone out of his house. 'Suddenly, he was acting delusional in a way I'd never seen before. I was so scared that I couldn't think, and when one of the guys in the band grabbed my arm, pulling me out of the house with the rest of them, I went along,' Brinkley wrote in Uptown Girl. The couple would divorce the following year, but have remained close as evidenced by Brinkley's post for Joel after his troubling health diagnosis. "Dear Billy, The whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery. I was looking for some cute photos of you and Alexa to send you, when I came across this clip from a recent concert," she said in a post on Instagram. "It made me it also reminded me of all the joy you create, and all the sensational sing a longs you've lead… 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! We Love You, the kids, me and a whole bunch of full arenas!" View the to see embedded media. Joel was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, 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.' Earlier this month Joel canceled the rest of his tour stops as he takes time to Brinkley Breaks Silence on Billy Joel's Health Diagnosis first appeared on Men's Journal on May 27, 2025
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Health
- Scotsman
Billy Joel diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus
The singer exacerbated the condition due to his touring commitments, a statement confirmed. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Billy Joel has cancelled all his remaining tour dates after being diagnosed with a brain disorder. A statement has confirmed he is undergoing physical therapy for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. The singer was set to perform in Edinburgh and Liverpool next month. Music icon Billy Joel has announced the cancellation of all his upcoming concerts after being diagnosed with the brain disorder Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). The 76-year-old, who was set to play in the United Kingdom next month, made a statement on social media regarding the cancellations, writing: 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A report from Reuters states that the musician is currently undergoing physical therapy and has been advised not to perform while recovering. The statement also mentioned that the disorder was exacerbated by recent performances, 'leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance.' Ticketmaster has amended its listings for the singer's UK tour, with dates in Edinburgh and Liverpool now cancelled. Refunds are expected to be automatically sent to ticket holders from their point of purchase. What is Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)? Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is a neurological condition primarily affecting older adults, characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain's ventricles. Despite the name, the pressure of this fluid is often within the normal range, or only slightly elevated, when measured through a spinal tap. This build-up of CSF causes the ventricles to enlarge, which in turn presses on surrounding brain tissue, leading to a distinctive set of symptoms. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The hallmark of NPH is a 'triad' of symptoms: a shuffling, unsteady gait (difficulty walking), cognitive impairment (problems with memory and thinking), and urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control). While these symptoms can resemble other age-related conditions like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease, NPH is distinct because its symptoms are often treatable. Diagnosis involves medical history, brain imaging, and sometimes a lumbar puncture to see if symptoms temporarily improve. The primary treatment is the surgical insertion of a shunt, a device that diverts excess CSF to another part of the body for reabsorption, which can significantly alleviate symptoms for many individuals. If you have a health story to share with us, we'd love to hear from you. You can now send your stories to us online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
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
