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Yahoo
26-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Christie Brinkley Shares Emotional Tribute To Billy Joel Amid Health Diagnosis
, the iconic supermodel and former wife of , is speaking out following the beloved musician's recent health announcement. Billy Joel has officially canceled all 17 of his upcoming concerts across North America and the U.K. after being diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a brain condition that affects memory, movement, and balance. The health diagnosis announcement came from Joel's team on Friday, May 23, confirming that the condition has impacted his hearing, vision, and overall balance. His final performance before the cancellations took place on February 22 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. In the wake of the news, Brinkley, who has remained on good terms with Joel since their 1994 divorce, shared a touching tribute to the legendary "Piano Man" performer. Posting on Instagram, she included footage from a recent concert she attended with their daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, including a sweet backstage moment where Alexa playfully sang a line from 'You May Be Right' to her smiling father. The post also featured a clip of Alexa joyfully dancing in the audience during the performance. Alongside the video, Brinkley penned an emotional message to her ex-husband. 'Dear Billy,' she began, 'the whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery.' She explained that while searching for photos to send him, she stumbled upon the concert footage, which brought back warm memories. 'It made me laugh… but it also reminded me of all the joy you create, and all the sensational sing-alongs you've led.' 'You turn an arena of strangers into a living room full of friends,' she added. '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. We love you, the kids, me, and an arena or two!' Alexa also shared her own message of support, encouraging fans to 'SOUND UP' as she posted her thoughts to Instagram. "Singing 'Blue Jeans' by Lana Del Rey, then riffing just for fun," she wrote. "I kinda like this 'Why you gotta do me like that?' bit." She then went on to express her love for her father, writing, 'We love you and we got you, Pop! Thank you all for the beautiful outpouring of love and support amid the recent news of my father's health diagnosis.' Calling her dad 'the strongest and most resilient man I've ever known,' Alexa said he is committed to his recovery through ongoing physical therapy. She closed with a poignant quote from Joel's 1993 song written for her, "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.' Signing off with, 'The music continues… All my love, Alexa Ray.' According to a statement from Joel's team, the legendary performer is undergoing specific physical therapy to help manage the condition and has been instructed by his doctors to take time off from performing. 'This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances,' the statement read. 'Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health.' In his own words, Joel expressed deep regret to fans. 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,' he said. The Cleveland Clinic says Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is a neurological condition caused by a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in or around the brain, which interferes with normal brain function. This disruption can impact a range of abilities, including memory, movement, concentration, and overall cognitive performance. While NPH often presents with symptoms similar to those seen in dementia, medical experts note that, in some cases, the condition can be reversed with appropriate treatment. As Joel focuses on recovery, the music world, and his fans, are sending an outpouring of love to the man who's been their 'Piano Man' for generations.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billy Joel's ex Christie Brinkley breaks silence on his brain disorder diagnosis
The Piano Man and his Uptown Girl. Billy Joel's ex-wife Christie Brinkley showed her support for the singer, 76, after he announced he's been diagnosed with a type of brain disorder called normal pressure hydrocephalus. Brinkley, 71, shared an Instagram post Saturday with clips of her and her daughter, Sailor Brinkley Cook, 26, at one of Joel's concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The footage included a moment where Sailor — whom Brinkley shares with ex-husband Peter Cook — sang Joel's hit song 'You May Be Right' next to him backstage at his concert. 'Dear Billy, The whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery,' Brinkley began her caption. 'I was looking for some cute photos of you and Alexa to send you, when I came across this clip from a recent concert,' the supermodel continued. 'It made me laugh ..but 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.' Brinkley went on, '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 an arena or two!' Brinkley concluded. Joel and Brinkley were married from 1985 to 1994 and share daughter Alexa Ray Joel, 39. Alexa shared her own tribute to her dad following the news of his 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,' she captioned an Instagram post, which featured a black and white painting that seemingly showed Joel holding hands with Alexa as a little girl. 'We love you and we got you, Pop,' she also wrote. The 'Honesty' singer confirmed Friday that he was canceling all his upcoming tour dates due to his normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis. The disorder happens when cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up inside the skull and presses on the brain, disrupting cognitive functioning, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Joel's statement said that '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,' the message added. Joel previously postponed several tour dates in March due to a 'medical condition.' In February, the Grammy Award winner fell on stage during his concert in Connecticut.
San Francisco Chronicle
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Christie Brinkley speaks out after Billy Joel's brain disorder diagnosis and tour cancellation
Christie Brinkley, Billy Joel's ex-wife, has publicly offered her support after the Grammy-winning musician revealed his diagnosis with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder affecting his balance, vision and hearing. The 76-year-old musician announced the cancellation of all upcoming performances last week, including his co-headlining show with Stevie Nicks at Levi's Stadium on Oct. 4. The performance was part of their One Night One Stage tour, which began in 2023. In a statement shared on social media on Friday, May 23, Joel's team explained that the disorder had been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to significant health concerns. 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience,' Joel wrote in his Instagram post, apologizing for the canceled shows. Brinkley, who was married to Joel from 1985 to 1994, took to Instagram the following day to express her well wishes 'The whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery,' Brinkley wrote on Saturday, May 24. 'You turn an arena of strangers into a living room full of friends as we all sway in unison ... Please take good care of yourself, we all want you back in that white hot spotlight. You're OUR piano man.' Brinkley also shared a video clip featuring her 26-year-old daughter, Sailor Brinkley Cook, whom Brinkley shares with ex-husband Peter Cook, singing 'You May Be Right' along with Joel at one of his recent Madison Square Garden concerts. The 71-year-old model-turned-author shares a daughter with Joel named Alexa Ray Joel. '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 wrote. 'It made me laugh ... but it also reminded me of all the joy you create.' Brinkley ended her message with a note of encouragement: 'We all hope you're feeling alright!' In a separate post, Alexa Ray also shared her support for her father. 'My Dad is the strongest and most resilient man I've ever known,' the 39-year-old wrote on an Instagram post that showed a black and white painting of Joel holding her hand. 'He's entirely committed to making a full recovery with ongoing physical-therapy treatments as he continues to regain his strength. We love you and we got you, Pop.' Joel's health struggles have been a source of concern for fans, especially after he suffered a fall during a February performance in Connecticut. A month later, he postponed several tour dates, citing an undisclosed medical condition, which was later revealed to be NPH. Brinkley's public show of support comes after a period of reflection about their past. In her memoir, 'Uptown Girl,' released in April, Brinkley opened up about the struggles in their marriage, particularly Joel's battle with alcoholism. 'Booze was the other woman,' Brinkley wrote, describing how Joel's drinking ultimately unraveled their 11-year relationship.
USA Today
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 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
New York Post
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Billy Joel's ex Christie Brinkley breaks silence on his brain disorder diagnosis
The Piano Man and his Uptown Girl. Billy Joel's ex-wife Christie Brinkley showed her support for the singer, 76, after he announced he's been diagnosed with a type of brain disorder called normal pressure hydrocephalus. Brinkley, 71, shared an Instagram post Saturday with clips of her and her daughter, Sailor Brinkley Cook, 26, at one of Joel's concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Advertisement 9 Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley backstage at 'Chicago' on Broadway in 2011. FilmMagic The footage included a moment where Sailor — whom Brinkley shares with ex-husband Peter Cook — sang Joel's hit song 'You May Be Right' next to him backstage at his concert. 'Dear Billy, The whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery,' Brinkley began her caption. Advertisement 9 Sailor Brinkley Cook and Christie Brinkley. Instagram/@christiebrinkley 9 Billy Joel and Sailor Brinkley Cook. Instagram/@christiebrinkley 'I was looking for some cute photos of you and Alexa to send you, when I came across this clip from a recent concert,' the supermodel continued. 'It made me laugh ..but 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.' Brinkley went on, '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!' Advertisement 9 Christie Brinkley and Sailor Brinkley Cook at Billy Joel's concert. Instagram/@christiebrinkley 9 Christie Brinkley with her daughter Sailor. Instagram/@christiebrinkley 'We Love You, the kids, me and an arena or two!' Brinkley concluded. Joel and Brinkley were married from 1985 to 1994 and share daughter Alexa Ray Joel, 39. Advertisement 9 Christie Brinkley and Billy Joel in 1983. Getty Images Alexa shared her own tribute to her dad following the news of his 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,' she captioned an Instagram post, which featured a black and white painting that seemingly showed Joel holding hands with Alexa as a little girl. 9 Alexa Ray Joel and her mom Christie Brinkley. Getty Images 'We love you and we got you, Pop,' she also wrote. The 'Honesty' singer confirmed Friday that he was canceling all his upcoming tour dates due to his normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis. The disorder happens when cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up inside the skull and presses on the brain, disrupting cognitive functioning, according to the Cleveland Clinic. 9 Billy Joel performs in Las Vegas in Nov. 2024. Getty Images Advertisement Joel's statement said that '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,' the message added. 9 Billy Joel performs at Madison Square Garden in 2017. Getty Images Advertisement Joel previously postponed several tour dates in March due to a 'medical condition.' In February, the Grammy Award winner fell on stage during his concert in Connecticut.
