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USA Today
25-05-2025
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- USA Today
Christie Brinkley speaks out on Billy Joel diagnosis in loving message
Christie Brinkley speaks out on Billy Joel diagnosis in loving message Show Caption Hide Caption Billy Joel cancels upcoming concerts amid brain disorder diagnosis Billy Joel is canceling all his upcoming concerts as the singer has been diagnosed with a brain disorder known as normal pressure hydrocephalus. Christie Brinkley is here to support Billy Joel. A day after the music icon revealed he'd been diagnosed with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus, Brinkley paid heartfelt tribute to her ex-husband on Instagram. 'Dear Billy, The whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery,' she wrote on May 24. '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!' Billy Joel has NPH: What is normal pressure hydrocephalus, and what are symptoms? She signed the message: 'We Love You, the kids, me and an arena or two!' The famously friendly exes were married from 1985 to 1994. Brinkley, 71, and Joel, 76, share their firstborn, daughter Alexa Ray Joel, 39. The message appeared with a compilation of clips that showed Brinkley and her 26-year-old daughter Sailor Brinkley-Cook (from the model's subsequent marriage to Peter Cook) singing and dancing at Joel's shows. In one bit of footage, seemingly shot backstage, Sailor sings Joel's 'You May Be Right' to the musician, who jokes that she gets the accent right. Alexa Ray also cheered her dad on in her own Instagram post on May 24. 'We love you and we got you, Pop!' she wrote alongside artwork of her hand-in-hand with Joel onstage, thanking fans for 'all for the beautiful outpouring of love and support amid the recent news.' 'My Dad is the strongest and most resilient man I've ever known,' she said '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.' 'The music continues,' she concluded. Joel stunned fans when he announced his diagnosis on May 23 and canceled all of his upcoming concerts, a stadium tour that included stops in the Bronx, Pittsburgh, Detroit, New Orleans and more. The "Uptown Girl" and "The Longest Time" singer, songwriter and piano player shared he had been diagnosed with NPH, a brain disorder that can affect vision, balance and hearing. "I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding," Joel wrote on Instagram. "This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances," a statement posted to Joel's Instagram said, and he "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 disorder in which excess fluid accumulates in the brain, causing issues with thinking and reasoning as well as sometimes walking and bladder control, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Contributing: Anna Kaufman and Melissa Ruggieri
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billy Joel's daughter Alexa Ray reacts to singer's brain disorder diagnosis after he cancels all tour dates
The daughter of music legend Billy Joel shared a touching tribute after the 'Piano Man' singer was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus and canceled all of his upcoming concerts. Alexa Ray Joel, whom Joel shares with ex Christie Brinkley, praised her father for being the 'strongest and most resilient man I've ever known' as she thanked fans for the 'beautiful outpouring of love and support.' 'We love you and we got you, Pop,' Alexa captioned in an Instagram post on Saturday. She posted the emotional message alongside a black and white painting that seemingly showed the iconic vocalist holding hands with her as a little girl. '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. On Friday, the 'New York State of Mind' singer revealed he was forced to cancel all of his scheduled concerts amid his new health diagnosis. 'Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a condition that happens when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside your skull and presses on your brain,' according to the Cleveland Clinic. The condition, which can cause cognitive difficulties, happens in people over 65 and can be treated with surgery and 'sometimes even reversible.' The musician's team suggested that continuing to tour would worsen his brain disorder. 'This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance,' a statement on the 'The Longest Time' performer's Instagram page revealed on Friday. 'Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period.' 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,' the 'Uptown Girl' singer wrote. All scheduled shows until July 3, 2026, have been canceled, including his show with Rod Stewart at Yankee Stadium on July 18, 2025, and his performance with Sting at Citi Field on August 21, 2025. 'The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him,' Alexa said. 'It means a lot to me, too.' She ended her Instagram post with lyrics from the five-time Grammy winner'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… All My Love, Alexa Ray,' she wrote.
New York Post
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Billy Joel's daughter Alexa Ray reacts to singer's brain disorder diagnosis after he cancels all tour dates
The daughter of music legend Billy Joel shared a touching tribute after the 'Piano Man' singer was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus and canceled all of his upcoming concerts. Alexa Ray Joel, whom Joel shares with ex Christie Brinkley, praised her father for being the 'strongest and most resilient man I've ever known' as she thanked fans for the 'beautiful outpouring of love and support.' 'We love you and we got you, Pop,' Alexa captioned in an Instagram post on Saturday. Advertisement 4 Billy Joel's daughter shared a touching tribute to the 'Piano Man' singer on Saturday. Instagram/alexarayjoel She posted the emotional message alongside a black and white painting that seemingly showed the iconic vocalist holding hands with her as a little girl. '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. Advertisement On Friday, the 'New York State of Mind' singer revealed he was forced to cancel all of his scheduled concerts amid his new health diagnosis. 'Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a condition that happens when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside your skull and presses on your brain,' according to the Cleveland Clinic. The condition, which can cause cognitive difficulties, happens in people over 65 and can be treated with surgery and 'sometimes even reversible.' 4 The five-time Grammy winner shares Alexa Ray Joel with his ex, Christie Brinkley. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Advertisement 4 'My Dad is the strongest and most resilient man I've ever known,' Alexa wrote. WireImage The musician's team suggested that continuing to tour would worsen his brain disorder. 'This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance,' a statement on the 'The Longest Time' performer's Instagram page revealed on Friday. 'Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period.' 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,' the 'Uptown Girl' singer wrote. Advertisement 4 The musician's brain condition can cause cognitive difficulties, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Getty Images All scheduled shows until July 3, 2026, have been canceled, including his show with Rod Stewart at Yankee Stadium on July 18, 2025, and his performance with Sting at Citi Field on August 21, 2025. 'The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him,' Alexa said. 'It means a lot to me, too.' She ended her Instagram post with lyrics from the five-time Grammy winner'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… 🕊️ All My Love, Alexa Ray,' she wrote.
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Billy Joel breaks silence on normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis, canceling concerts
Billy Joel breaks silence on normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis, canceling concerts Show Caption Hide Caption Singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen calls out Trump admin Bruce Springsteen called out the Trump administration during a recent show in the U.K., urging fans to "fight authoritarianism." Billy Joel is speaking out after pressing pause on all future performances. The prolific songwriter and pianist known for anthems like "Uptown Girl" and "The Longest Time" announced May 23 that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder that can affect a person's balance, hearing and more. "I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding," Joel wrote in a statement on his Instagram alongside the news that all upcoming performances would be canceled. Billy Joel diagnosed with brain disorder cancels all upcoming concerts The move will erase over a dozen scheduled concerts from the books, as stadium shows from New York to Florida to Washington D.C. are canceled. In the same Instagram post, representatives for Joel explained that the rigor of touring had worsened the singer's condition. What happens to Billy Joel concert tickets? What we know about refunds This is not the first time the "Piano Man" singer has pushed back shows amid health concerns. In March, Joel delayed eight concerts to undergo surgery. "While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first," he said in a statement at the time. "I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding." Part of a generation of rockers who have extended their greatest hits through ambitious tours well into their 70s, Joel's act is no light work for the body. He belts, pounds down on piano keys, and rises from the bench for rousing renditions of his more raucous songs like "We Didn't Start the Fire." Billy Joel has normal pressure hydrocephalus. What is that, and what are symptoms? Concluding a record-breaking 10-year residency at Madison Square Garden in July, Joel told USA TODAY that the energy he gets from a stage performance is unmatched. "I'm going to miss doing it a lot," he said. "I love it. The band loves it. The crowd is a New York-crazy crowd. The minute you walk on stage, you're aware they're rooting for you. The only way you could mess up that gig is to try to screw it up." Contributing: Brendan Morrow, Melissa Ruggieri
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billy Joel speaks out on diagnosis, canceling concerts
Billy Joel is speaking out after pressing pause on all future performances. The prolific songwriter and pianist known for anthems like "Uptown Girl" and "The Longest Time" announced May 23 that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder that can affect a person's balance, hearing and more. "I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding," Joel wrote in a statement on his Instagram alongside the news that all upcoming performances would be canceled. Billy Joel diagnosed with brain disorder cancels all upcoming concerts The move will erase over a dozen scheduled concerts from the books, as stadium shows from New York to Florida to Washington D.C. are canceled. In the same Instagram post, representatives for Joel explained that the rigor of touring had worsened the singer's condition. What happens to Billy Joel concert tickets? What we know about refunds This is not the first time the "Piano Man" singer has pushed back shows amid health concerns. In March, Joel delayed eight concerts to undergo surgery. "While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first," he said in a statement at the time. "I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding." Part of a generation of rockers who have extended their greatest hits through ambitious tours well into their 70s, Joel's act is no light work for the body. He belts, pounds down on piano keys, and rises from the bench for rousing renditions of his more raucous songs like "We Didn't Start the Fire." Billy Joel has normal pressure hydrocephalus. What is that, and what are symptoms? Concluding a record-breaking 10-year residency at Madison Square Garden in July, Joel told USA TODAY that the energy he gets from a stage performance is unmatched. "I'm going to miss doing it a lot," he said. "I love it. The band loves it. The crowd is a New York-crazy crowd. The minute you walk on stage, you're aware they're rooting for you. The only way you could mess up that gig is to try to screw it up." Contributing: Brendan Morrow, Melissa Ruggieri This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Billy Joel breaks silence on brain disorder diagnosis: What he's said
