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Billy Joel opens up on brain disorder: 'I feel fine' but struggles with balance
Nearly two months after revealing his diagnosis with normal pressure hydrocephalus, Billy Joel offered a health update in a July 21 interview. The 76-year-old music legend appeared on comedian Bill Maher's "Club Random" podcast, where he said he's doing "fine" but acknowledged lingering balance problems. "My balance sucks," Joel said. "It's like being on a boat." Normal pressure hydrocephalus, which Joel was diagnosed with in May, is a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the skull and puts pressure on the brain, according to the Cleveland Clinic. It most commonly affects adults over 65 and is often treatable. In some cases, it's reversible. Joel said he initially blamed his unsteadiness on alcohol, admitting he used to drink "like a fish." Billy Joel explains his brain condition "I feel good," he said. "They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I'm feeling." When Maher asked whether the issue had been resolved, Joel replied, "It's not fixed. It's still being worked on." On May 23, a statement about his diagnosis was posted to his official social media accounts. "This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance," the statement 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 Joel has personal and professional South Florida ties Joel canceled all upcoming concerts, including a sprawling tour originally set to stretch through next year. He was due at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood on Nov. 1. Joel has long had ties to South Florida, where he's owned multiple homes and spent time offstage enjoying the sunshine. He's performed regularly in the region, often selling out arenas in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Area residents might even spot him boating or dining around town — he's no stranger to the coastal lifestyle. In October 2024, Joel sold his ocean-to-lake estate in the small, wealthy town of Manalapan for $42.6 million. This summer, Joel was set to share the stage with fellow 1970s rock legends Stevie Nicks and Rod Stewart. The two co-headlining concerts, scheduled for July 5 in Pittsburgh and July 18 in the Bronx, would have featured Joel and Stewart performing together, including a rendition of the Faces classic "Stay with Me." Additionally, four shows with Nicks were planned for August through November in New Jersey, California, Louisiana and Michigan. MORE: Famous people, celebrities, GOATS: They live or lived in Palm Beach County Since his diagnosis, HBO released the first installment of "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" on July 18. The second part due to air on July 25. Jasmine Fernández is a journalist covering Delray Beach and Boca Raton for The Palm Beach Post. You can reach her at jfernandez@ and follow her on X (formerly Twitter) at @jasminefernandz. Help support our work. Subscribe today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Billy Joel documentary: 'I feel fine', despite ongoing brain condition Solve the daily Crossword
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20 hours ago
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Billy Joel says he feels ‘good' after being diagnosed with brain condition
US singer Billy Joel has said he feels 'good' after being diagnosed with a brain condition. It comes after the 76-year-old singer cancelled all his scheduled concerts, including a show in Edinburgh and Liverpool, after announcing that he was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). Advertisement The statement shared on Joel's Instagram account in May also revealed that the condition appeared to have been exacerbated by recent performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance. Billy Joel performs at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, marking the singer's first ever performance in the city and his only European show in 2024. Photo: Matthew Horwood/PA. Speaking to Bill Maher on his Club Random Podcast, the Piano Man singer shared an update on his health, saying that he was feeling 'good'. He said: 'It's not fixed, it's still being worked on. 'I feel fine, my balance sucks. It's like being on a boat.' Advertisement According to the NHS website, NPH is an uncommon and poorly understood condition that often affects people over the age of 60 and can be difficult to diagnose as its symptoms include mobility problems and dementia, which are associated with more common conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. He told Maher that he does not know what caused the condition and that, despite not drinking anymore, he thought it might have been caused by that. Billy Joel has said that he is feeling 'good' since being diagnosed with a brain condition. Photo: Matthew Horwood/PA. 'They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I am feeling,' he added. The New York-born singer is best known for songs including Uptown Girl, Tell Her About It and An Innocent Man and has achieved five UK top 10 singles and eight UK top 10 albums. Advertisement Since beginning his career in the mid-1960s, Joel has won five Grammy Awards and been nominated for 23, and was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame by one of his heroes, Ray Charles, in 1999.
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Billy Joel Shares Health Update, Says Brain Disorder ‘Sounds a Lot Worse Than What I'm Feeling'
Billy Joel has shared an update on how he's feeling after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus. At the beginning of his interview on Bill Maher's Club Random Podcast posted Monday (July 21), the Piano Man said that, overall, he's feeling alright as he deals with the brain condition. 'It's not fixed,' he began when asked whether his illness had been cured yet. 'It's still being worked on.' More from Billboard Billy Joel's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits Djo Scores First Airplay Chart No. 1 With 'Basic Being Basic' Druski Announces Coulda Fest Tour Featuring BigXthaPlug, Young M.A & Soulja Boy: See the Dates 'I feel fine,' Joel continued, sitting at a piano as he conversed with Maher. 'My balance sucks. It's like being on a boat. [My condition] used to be called 'water on the brain.' Now it's called normal pressure hydrocephalus.' The podcast comes about two months after the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer canceled all of his upcoming shows due to his NPH diagnosis, writing in a statement at the time, 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding.' His team also shared at the time that he would be undergoing 'specific physical therapy' to combat the disorder, which has affected his hearing, vision, balance and performance capabilities. The announcement aligned with information on NPH gathered by the Cleveland Clinic, which describes the condition as one that occurs when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull, pressing on the brain. It can affect 'several brain-related abilities, including thinking and concentrating, memory, movement and more,' with treatment involving implanting a shunt to drain the excess fluid. 'I thought it must be from drinking,' Joel confessed to Maher of his condition, adding that he doesn't drink 'anymore, but I used to, like a fish.' 'I feel good,' the five-time Grammy winner added. 'They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I'm feeling.' Featuring co-headlining dates alongside Sting, Rod Stewart and Stevie Nicks, Joel had been on track to make history with his now-canceled 2025-26 tour. The trek would have made him the first artist in history to play all three New York City-area stadiums — Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, Citi Field in Queens and Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. — in one summer. Instead of touring as planned, Joel is now focused on getting back into performance shape as he recovers from his illness. He also recently released his Billy Joel: And So It Goes documentary, the director of which — Susan Lacy — told Good Morning America last week that Joel was 'doing physical therapy, he's healing, he's working on getting better.' Watch Joel's full interview with Maher below. 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 Solve the daily Crossword
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Billy Joel likens his neurological disorder to ‘being in a boat,' says he feels ‘good' nonetheless
Billy Joel is sharing a health update months after the cancellation of his tour, which was the result of his being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition that affects the brain. Joel offered the update during Monday's episode of Bill Maher's 'Club Random' podcast, saying that while the condition is 'not fixed' and 'still being worked on,' overall he feels 'fine.' 'My balance sucks. It's like being on a boat,' Joel said, later adding, 'I feel good. I think they keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I'm feeling.' Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus is a 'very rare condition' that 'occurs when a person has too much fluid in the brain,' according to Yale Medicine. Fewer than 3% of adults over the age of 65 are diagnosed with NPH, and it affects men and women equally. Joel announced in May that his tour dates had been canceled so that he could seek treatment for NPH, saying in a statement at the time that the 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 statement read. 'Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health.' Joel's announcement in May came after he previously postponed eight tour dates so that he could focus on recovering from recent surgery. Last week, a new documentary about Joel's early years and career debuted on HBO Max. Titled 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes,' the doc covers Joel's beginnings and early musical partnerships, and also goes in depth into some of his personal struggles. (CNN and HBO Max share the same parent company, Warner Brothers Discovery.) Solve the daily Crossword
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Prayers Pouring In For Deion Sanders After Unfortunate Health Update
Prayers Pouring In For Deion Sanders After Unfortunate Health Update originally appeared on The Spun. With the 2025 college football season almost here, fans are keeping Colorado head coach Deion Sanders in their thoughts. A month ago, ESPN reported that Sanders was "resting up" in Texas. That sparked concerns about his health since he has dealt with plenty of obstacles since 2021, which includes getting two toes amputated in 2021. Coach Prime addressed all the speculation about his health on social media, telling his fans, "I have so much more work to do to Glorify God so please believe God got me!" Interestingly enough, Sanders wasn't willing to talk about his health at Big 12 Media Days. "I'm already back. I'm here today. I'm handling my responsibilities. So I look forward to it. I can't wait," Sanders told reporters. "I'm not here to talk about my health, I'm here to talk about my team. ... We want to win. We want to win at all costs." Even though Sanders appeared at Big 12 Media Days, he's still dealing with complications away from the gridiron. He provided a brief update on his health in a video shared on Deion Jr.'s YouTube channel. "You know I'm still going through something," Sanders said. "I ain't all the way recovered." After hearing this update from the Hall of Famer, fans sent kind messages to him on social media. "Deion's health fight is a reminder even legends face battles off the field," one fan said. "Praying for continued better health Coach Prime," a second fan wrote on X. "Praying that you are better today than yesterday! Head up, chest out, one foot before the other, Let's Go! Love you Coach," another fan tweeted at Sanders. "I'm worried about Coach Prime. He still doesn't look like himself. I hope he makes a full recovery," another social media user commented. Sanders is getting ready for Year 3 at Colorado. He led the program to a 9-4 record and a trip to the Alamo Bowl last season. Colorado will kick off its 2025 season on Aug. 29 against Georgia Pouring In For Deion Sanders After Unfortunate Health Update first appeared on The Spun on Jul 21, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
