Billy Joel Cancels All Upcoming Concerts Following Health Diagnosis, Fall Onstage

Recording artist Billy Joel has canceled all his upcoming shows and shared a health update with fans.

The 76-year-old singer shared a lengthy statement on social media, which included news of his medical diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).

Per the Alzheimer’s Association, this condition occurs when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull and presses on the brain. This can “disrupt and damage nearby brain tissue, leading to difficulty walking, problems with thinking and reasoning, and loss of bladder control.”

The condition has been exacerbated by his recent tour schedule, and has led to issues with Joel’s hearing, vision, and balance.

The statement on Instagram said the “Piano Man” singer has been “advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period.”

It also said Joel 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,” Joel said in a statement.

 

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This news comes after Joel took a fall onstage at the Mohegan Sun resort in Montville, Connecticut, in February and subsequently postponed the rest of his tour. Now those rescheduled dates are being canceled indefinitely.

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At the time, Joel said only that the concert tour changes were due to a “medical condition.”

Joel is an iconic American singer-songwriter and pianist known for hits like “Piano Man,” “Uptown Girl,” “Tell Her About It,” “The Longest Time,” and “New York State of Mind.” With over 160 million records sold, he’s one of the best-selling artists of all time, with a career that’s been going strong since the 1970s.