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The Advertiser
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Billy Joel's family 'hopeful' after disease diagnosis
Billy Joel's family are "hopeful for his recovery". The 76-year-old star recently cancelled all forthcoming tour dates after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a rare brain condition caused by a build-up of fluid in the brain, but Joel's family is trying to remain optimistic. Alongside a family photo, his wife Alexis said on Instagram: "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." Christie Brinkley, Joel's ex-wife, recently wished the music star a "full and speedy recovery". Joel is undergoing treatment and doctors have advised that performing would have an adverse affect on his health at this time. A statement explained: "Billy Joel has announced that he will be cancelling all scheduled concerts 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." Billy Joel's family are "hopeful for his recovery". The 76-year-old star recently cancelled all forthcoming tour dates after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a rare brain condition caused by a build-up of fluid in the brain, but Joel's family is trying to remain optimistic. Alongside a family photo, his wife Alexis said on Instagram: "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." Christie Brinkley, Joel's ex-wife, recently wished the music star a "full and speedy recovery". Joel is undergoing treatment and doctors have advised that performing would have an adverse affect on his health at this time. A statement explained: "Billy Joel has announced that he will be cancelling all scheduled concerts 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." Billy Joel's family are "hopeful for his recovery". The 76-year-old star recently cancelled all forthcoming tour dates after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a rare brain condition caused by a build-up of fluid in the brain, but Joel's family is trying to remain optimistic. Alongside a family photo, his wife Alexis said on Instagram: "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." Christie Brinkley, Joel's ex-wife, recently wished the music star a "full and speedy recovery". Joel is undergoing treatment and doctors have advised that performing would have an adverse affect on his health at this time. A statement explained: "Billy Joel has announced that he will be cancelling all scheduled concerts 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." Billy Joel's family are "hopeful for his recovery". The 76-year-old star recently cancelled all forthcoming tour dates after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a rare brain condition caused by a build-up of fluid in the brain, but Joel's family is trying to remain optimistic. Alongside a family photo, his wife Alexis said on Instagram: "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." Christie Brinkley, Joel's ex-wife, recently wished the music star a "full and speedy recovery". Joel is undergoing treatment and doctors have advised that performing would have an adverse affect on his health at this time. A statement explained: "Billy Joel has announced that he will be cancelling all scheduled concerts 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."
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billy Joel Cancels All Concerts Due to Brain Disorder
Billy Joel, January 2024 () Earlier this year, Billy Joel postponed numerous concerts due to a then-unspecified medical condition. The musician and his team have now canceled those shows and revealed that Joel was recently diagnosed with a brain disorder called normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). 'This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,' Joel's team stated. 'Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period.' See the full statement and the affected tour dates below. Joel performed two shows in February before postponing, and now canceling, his tour dates. All tickets for the canceled shows will be automatically refunded. *The Stranger* Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today we revisit Billy Joel's greatest album, a sublimely crafted breakthrough that finds the meeting ground of the romantic and the mundane. Billy Joel: Billy Joel has announced that he will be cancelling all scheduled concerts following 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. 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. 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,' said Billy Joel. Billy Joel: 04-26 Milwaukee, WI - American Family Field * 07-05 Pittsburgh, PA - Acrisure Stadium # 07-18 Bronx, New York - Yankee Stadium # 08-08 East Rutherford, NJ - MetLife Stadium 08-21 Queens, NY - Citi Field * 09-05 Washington, D.C. - Nationals Park 09-20 Cincinnati, OH - Paycor Stadium # 10-04 Santa Clara, CA - Levi's Stadium ^ 10-18 New Orleans, LA - Caesars Superdome ^ 11-01 Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live 11-15 Detroit, MI - Ford Field ^ 03-14 Toronto, Ontario - Rogers Centre 04-10 Syracuse, NY - JMA Wireless Dome * 05-22 Salt Lake City, UT - Rice-Eccles Stadium * 06-06 Edinburgh, Scotland - Scottish Gas Murrayfield 06-20 Liverpool, England - Anfield 07-03 Charlotte, NC - Bank of America Stadium * * with Sting # with Rod Stewart ^ with Stevie Nicks Originally Appeared on Pitchfork
