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Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Billy Joel's wife breaks silence amid his brain disorder with heartbreaking message to fans
Billy Joel 's wife has broken her silence amid the singer's brain disorder diagnosis. Joel, 76, has put all future performances on hold following the shock health scare, and his partner Alexis Roderick, 43, gave fans an update on Monday. The Grammy winner has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus which causes a buildup of spinal fluid in the brain. The condition has affected his balance, as exhibited by a fall February during a concert in Connecticut. 'Thank you for the outpouring of love and support, Joel's wife wrote next to a family photo that included the Honesty singer and their daughters Della, almost 10, and Remy, seven. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received,' she said. 'Referring to her husband of some 10 years, she got personal. 'Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is a father and husband who is at the center of our world,' she explained. Roderick closed the message with optimism. 'We are hopeful for his recovery. We look forward to seeing you all in the future.' Fans responded to the post with their own best wishes. 'You'll always be number one! Praying for a full recovery!' wrote one fan. 'You've given us the soundtrack of our lives. Growing up on LI in the 70s and 80s gave us your music in real time as you were creating it. We are forever grateful for the gifts,' wrote a fellow Long Islander. 'We love you Billy! You ARE our Piano man,' penned a longtime fan. 'Prayers for the piano man,' agreed another. 'A Gracious Man So Deserving of ALL the Love & Support hat he's receiving... We're Here for You Always,' wrote another adding a prayer hands emoji. 'We love you Billy! You ARE our Piano man,' penned a longtime fan On Sunday, Joel's oldest daughter, Alexa, 39, also thanked fans for their 'beautiful outpouring of love and support. 'My Dad is the strongest and most resilient man I've ever known' she wrote; pictures in New York City in April 2024 On Sunday, Joel's oldest daughter, Alexa, 39, also thanked fans for their 'beautiful outpouring of love and support.' '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 explained. The Grammy winner shares Alexa with ex-wife Christie Brinkley. In a statement released on his Instagram page, the Just the Way You Are singer canceled his future shows, explaining that that performing had worsened his condition, 'leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance.' Joel had been planning on performing well into 2026 before he was forced to call off his plans.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Christie Brinkley calls ex-husband Billy Joel 'OUR piano man' after brain diagnosis
Christie Brinkley is showing support for her ex-husband Billy Joel following news of his recent brain diagnosis. The supermodel, who shares daughter Alexa Ray with the legendary singer, posted a video on Instagram Saturday -- just one day after Joel revealed he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus. Billy Joel sings 'Uptown Girl' at NYC show as Christie Brinkley dances along In the clip, Brinkley and her daughter, Sailor Brinkley Cook -- whom she shares with ex-husband Peter Cook -- are seen enjoying one of Joel's concerts and sharing laughs with the musician. "Dear Billy, The whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery," she wrote in the 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. 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," she continued. "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!" Brinkley concluded the heartfelt note. "We Love You, the kids, me and a whole bunch of full arenas!" Joel and Brinkley were married from 1985 to 1994 and share one child, Alexa Ray. Both have two additional children from other relationships. Joel shared his diagnosis on Friday in an Instagram post, where he also announced that his upcoming concerts have been canceled due to health concerns. Normal pressure hydrocephalus is one of two types of hydrocephalus, an "abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid deep within the brain," according to the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. CSF is the fluid that fills the brain's ventricles, or cavities, helping to cushion both the brain and spinal cord. When the flow of this fluid is disrupted and begins to accumulate in the ventricles, it can lead to normal pressure hydrocephalus. This condition can happen at any age but is more common among older adults and can lead to problems with walking, bladder control, and cognitive functions like thinking and reasoning, according to the NINDS. "Good Morning America" has reached out to Joel's rep for additional comment about his diagnosis. Christie Brinkley calls ex-husband Billy Joel 'OUR piano man' after brain diagnosis originally appeared on
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Billy Joel's daughter Alexa breaks silence after his brain disorder diagnosis
BILLY Joel's daughter has spoken out after the Uptown Girl singer revealed his brain disorder diagnosis during the week. The 76-year-old singer shared a post online in the week about being diagnosed with "normal pressure hydrocephalus". 7 7 7 Revealing his brain disorder, he was even forced to cancel his remaining tour dates. Alexa Ray Joel, 39, is Billy's daughter, with whom he shares with ex-wife Christie Brinkley - and she has now broken her silence on her father's health battle. The young woman, who has followed in her father's footsteps as a musician, said in an Instagram caption: "We love you and we got you, Pop!" Speaking to her and her father's fans she continued: "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 added: "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 went on: "The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him… it means a lot to me, too." Commenting on her social media post, one person said: "Very sweet @alexarayjoel prayers for your father." Another added: "Your dad is best. You both will soon be performing together." While a third penned: "Thinking of your incredible dad and sending healing thoughts his way!" Billy Joel Cancels Tour Amid Health Concerns: Fans React CHRISTIE'S MOVING MESSAGE This comes after Alexa's mother Christie shared an emotional message online for her ex-husband. Sharing a video montage on Instagram, the stunning star wrote a moving message to accompany it. Christie penned the note to her ex on her Instagram page which read: "Dear Billy ,The whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery." She went on: "I was looking for some cute photos of you and Alexa to send you, when I came across this clip from a recent concert. What is Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus? NORMAL pressure hydrocephalus occurs when spinal fluid builds up in the skull and starts pressing on the brain. The condition can affect brain function, which can lead to a loss of memory, concentration, and motor skills. Medical experts say that NPH often presents like degenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer's and is usually noticed by loved ones. And around 30 percent of those suffering from the condition do also have one of those diseases, according to Cleveland Clinic. However, those who only have NPH can get relief if they have a major surgery. The surgery involves getting a shunt, which is a device that can drain fluid from the skull affecting the brain. "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 .. "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." Christie continued: "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!" BILLY'S BRAIN DISORDER When Billy's team revealed his health battle and diagnosis during the week, it was explained how he was canceling his tour because of his brain disorder. "This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance," the statement read. The statement also revealed how he had to go through physical therapy, and his doctors urged him to "stop performing while he recovers." "Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health," the announcement said. "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." The Piano Man singer gave a heartfelt apology to fans for having to step away from performing. "I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding," he said. 7 7 7
Telegraph
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Billy Joel's daughter calls singer ‘most resilient man' after diagnosis
The daughter of US singer Billy Joel has described him as the 'strongest and most resilient man' following his diagnosis of a brain condition. The Piano Man singer was due to perform in Edinburgh and Liverpool in June but cancelled the concerts on Friday. He revealed he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition that causes a build-up of fluid in the brain, and said it had been exacerbated by recent performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance. Alexa Ray Joel, the singer's daughter, shared a post on Instagram on Saturday thanking people for their support. She said: 'We love you and we got you, Pop! 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. '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 also quoted the lyrics to Joel's song Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel), signing off with: 'The music continues … ' The New York-born singer rescheduled two of his UK shows in March, which were planned for 2025, because of a then-unspecified medical condition. In the statement shared on Friday, Joel added: 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding.' 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. The 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. 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.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
What is normal pressure hydrocephalus, the brain disorder affecting Billy Joel?
Singer Billy Joel said Friday he was recently diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder. He said it's affected his hearing, vision and balance. The brain disorder can cause problems with walking, bladder control and thinking. In a statement, Joel said he's undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to pause performances while he recovers. Here are some facts about the condition. What is hydrocephalus? Hydrocephalus is an abnormal buildup of fluid within the brain. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is produced in the brain's four hollow ventricles or chambers, protects and cushions the brain and spine and normally gets reabsorbed into the bloodstream. But when the flow of CSF to the outside of the brain is interrupted or blocked, too much builds up. What happens in normal pressure hydrocephaly? Normal pressure hydrocephaly can result from a blow to the head, infection, tumour, a complication of surgery or other reasons. But many people develop it without any of these factors, according to the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The increase in CSF happens slowly enough that pressure does not increase in the skull. Normal pressure hydrocephaly is more likely to be diagnosed in people over the age of 55. Joel is 76. Another type of hydrocephaly is congenital hydrocephalus, which is present at birth. It can be caused by health conditions, such as spina bifida. How is it diagnosed? When normal pressure hydrocephalus is suspected, a family physician may refer you to a neurologist. The specialist evaluates how the person walks, processes information and speaks and may order tests and imaging, such as a CT scan. The symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus are similar to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, the advocacy group Hydrocephalus Canada said. "The combination of dementia-like symptoms, altered walking (shuffling feet, short steps, a feeling like one's feet are stuck to the floor) and urinary incontinence should alert your health care provider to consider [hydrocephalus]," the group said. Bladder function may also be affected. What are the treatment options? In the most common treatment, surgeons place a shunt that drains the excess CSF from the brain to elsewhere in the body, such as the chest cavity. A shunt is a flexible piece of tubing that is attached to a valve that controls the flow of CSF.
