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elleng

(141,926 posts)
Fri May 23, 2025, 02:43 PM May 2025

'Billy Joel has canceled all upcoming tour dates after being diagnosed

with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a brain disorder that affects hearing, vision, balance, and cognitive function.
The condition, which has reportedly worsened due to recent performances, led doctors to advise Joel to stop performing and begin physical therapy.
The 76-year-old singer expressed his regret in a statement, apologizing to fans and emphasizing his commitment to recovery.'

He's not the only one!!!

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'Billy Joel has canceled all upcoming tour dates after being diagnosed (Original Post) elleng May 2025 OP
Best wishes to Billy for a full & speedy recovery! Dulcinea May 2025 #1
I'm sorry to hear it. Glorfindel May 2025 #2
Pressure! TheProle May 2025 #3
In the meantime, my friends, family and I am happy to step in for him. DFW May 2025 #4
I'll do without!!!!!! elleng May 2025 #5

Dulcinea

(9,663 posts)
1. Best wishes to Billy for a full & speedy recovery!
Fri May 23, 2025, 02:49 PM
May 2025

I've always liked his music. "The Stranger" & "52nd Street" were 2 of the first albums I ever bought as a young teenager.

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