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26-05-2025
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Billy Joel's Daughter Alexa Ray Joel Offers Encouraging Words About Dad's Health Diagnosis
Billy Joel's daughter is speaking out in support of her father following his recent health diagnosis. Alexa Ray Joel — the daughter of the 'Piano Man' and his ex-wife, model Christie Brinkley — took to Instagram on Sunday (May 25) to thank fans for their support and share an uplifting message after her father revealed he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a type of brain disorder. More from Billboard Billy Joel's Ex Christie Brinkley Shows Support After His Health Diagnosis: 'Sending You Lots of Love' Demi Lovato Marries Jordan 'Jutes' Lutes in California Wearing Vivienne Westwood Wedding Gown Billy Ray Cyrus & Elizabeth Hurley Make Red Carpet Debut as a Couple 'SOUND UP 🕊️ We love you and we got you, Pop!' Alexa wrote alongside a black-and-white illustration of a father holding his young daughter's hand. '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.' She continued, '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.' Last week, Joel announced the cancellation of all upcoming performances due to complications related to NPH. 'This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance,' he said in a statement. '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 cancellations include several scheduled appearances throughout summer and fall 2025, as well as early 2026, including joint shows with Sting, Rod Stewart, and Stevie Nicks. Alexa Ray concluded her message with a touching quote from her father's 1993 ballad, 'Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel),' from his River of Dreams album. 'The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him… it means a lot to me, too,' she wrote. ''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…' A singer, songwriter and pianist in her own right, Alexa Ray has shared the stage with her father on several occasions, including shows in recent years during his historic residency at New York's Madison Square Garden. Christie Brinkley, Alexa's mother, also shared a message of support for her ex-husband on Saturday (May 24). 'Dear Billy, the whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery,' she wrote on Instagram. '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.' See Alexa Ray's full tribute to her father on Instagram here. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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26-05-2025
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Billy Joel's Wife Alexis Speaks Out on His Brain Condition Diagnosis, Gives Update on His 'Recovery'
Alexis Roderick Joel is speaking out after her husband, Billy Joel, revealed his normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis last week "Thank you for the outpouring of love and support," she wrote on Instagram Alongside his initial announcement, the "Piano Man" icon canceled all his scheduled concertsAlexis Roderick Joel appreciates fans' support for her husband, Billy Joel. The "Piano Man" icon, 76, shared news of his normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) diagnosis last week and announced all his scheduled concerts are now canceled. On Monday, May 26, Alexis shared a statement through Billy's Instagram about his condition and recovery. "Thank you for the outpouring of love and support," she began alongside a photo of herself with Billy and their daughters Della, 9, and Remy, 7. "We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received." Alexis, 43, 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," she stated. "We look forward to seeing you all in the future." Billy's diagnosis of of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain ventricles, was announced Friday, May 23 in a note on his Instagram. According to the statement, his health condition has been made worse by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance. The "Uptown Girl" artist is undergoing specific physical therapy under his doctor's instructions, and he's been "advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period." The statement noted that 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." He told fans, "I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding." The cancellation comes after Billy fell during a concert at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut in February. One month later, he announced the postponement of his concerts through June, citing a "medical condition" that required him to "undergo physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors." Following the announcement, his daughter Alexa Ray Joel, shared with ex-wife Christie Brinkley, honored Billy with her own tribute to him. She posted a black-and-white image of artwork portraying a dad holding his young daughter's hand and wrote, "We love you and we got you, Pop!" "The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him … it means a lot to me, too," Alexa, 39, added, concluding her caption with lyrics from "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)" — a song Billy wrote for her on his 1993 album River of Dreams. Brinkley, 71, shared her own statement to Instagram on Saturday, May 24. "The whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery," she wrote. Read the original article on People
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25-05-2025
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Billy Joel's Daughter Alexa Ray Joel Reacts to His Health Diagnosis with Nod to Lyrics from a Song He Wrote for Her
Billy Joel's daughter Alexa Ray Joel reacted to his recent health diagnosis in an Instagram post on May 24 The singer has normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain ventricles Billy shares Alexa, who is a musician in her own right, with ex Christie BrinkleyBilly Joel's daughter Alexa Ray Joel is reacting to his health diagnosis. The "Piano Man" singer, 76, announced on Friday, May 23, that he will be canceling all scheduled concerts following a recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain ventricles. A day later, on Saturday, May 24, Alexa, 39, honored her father with a tribute shared on Instagram. "SOUND UP 🕊️ We love you and we got you, Pop!" she began her caption, sharing a black and white photo of artwork that depicted a dad holding his young daughter's hand. "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, who Billy shares with ex Christie Brinkley, continued. "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," she added, concluding her caption with the lyrics from "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)" — a song Billy wrote for her that was released on his 1993 album River of Dreams. "'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," she wrote. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. According to a statement obtained by PEOPLE that was then posted on his Instagram, Billy's NPH has been made worse by recent concert performances, leading to problems with his hearing, vision and balance. The star — who is also a dad to daughters Della Rose Joel, 9, and Remy Anne Joel, 7, with wife Alexis Roderick — is undergoing specific physical therapy under his doctor's instructions. He has also been "advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period." The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Billy, the statement said, 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," Billy added. Billy's now-canceled concert dates include his shows in New York City this summer, along with performances in New Orleans, Toronto, Santa Clara, Salt Lake City, Washington, D.C. and Liverpool. Fans who planned to attend the shows won't need to take any action to receive their refund, as they will be automatically processed back to the original form of payment used. The concert cancellations came months after Billy fell during a concert at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut in February. The following month, the musician announced that he would postpone his concerts through June, citing a "medical condition" that required him to "undergo physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Billy has had an illustrious career over the years. The star won five Grammys and been nominated 23 times, he has sold more than 150 million records and has had 33 Top 40 hits and he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. He played his final Madison Square Garden concert as part of his record-breaking 10-year residency in July 2024, marking his 150th show at the venue. Read the original article on People
