Medical condition forces Billy Joel to cancel performances amid health concerns

Billy Joel announced he is canceling all his shows due to a brain disorder diagnosis. 

Joel, 76, was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), which affects his vision, hearing and balance. According to Yale Medicine, it is a rare condition.

The singer-songwriter took to his social media to share a statement with his fans.

BILLY JOEL’S WIFE SAYS SINGER’S ‘HEALTH HAS TO TAKE PRIORITY’ AFTER HE POSTPONED TOUR DUE TO MEDICAL CONDITION

Billy Joel has canceled all of his shows to focus on his health. (Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

“This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance,” it 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 is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health.

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“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.” 

Joel concluded, “I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding.”

BILLY JOEL POSTPONES CONCERTS FOR 4 MONTHS DUE TO ‘MEDICAL CONDITION’

Joel’s wife, Alexis Roderick Joel, shared a statement with Fox News Digital.

“Thank you for the outpouring of love and support. We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received. Bill is beloved by many, and to us, he is a father and husband who is at the center of our world. We are hopeful for his recovery. We look forward to seeing you all in the future,” she said.

NPH is a condition that happens when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull and presses on the brain. This condition is most likely to occur in people over 65. Treating this condition involves surgery to implant a shunt to drain excess fluid from the inside of the skull, according to the Cleveland Clinic. 

The “New York State of Mind” singer-songwriter’s concert cancellation comes months after he rescheduled several performances. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The “New York State of Mind” singer-songwriter’s concert cancellation comes months after he rescheduled several performances due to a “medical condition.”

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This past March, a statement shared on his social media read, “The current tour will be postponed for four months to allow him to recover from recent surgery and to undergo physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors.

“Joel is expected to make a full recovery. The tour will resume at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on July 5, 2025.”

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Joel shared a personal comment at the time, writing, “While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first. I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding.”

The “Uptown Girl” singer-songwriter’s wife, Alexis Roderick, previously spoke to Fox News Digital about her husband’s health challenges. 

The “Uptown Girl” singer-songwriter’s wife, Alexis Roderick, told Fox News Digital in March that Joel was “doing well.” ( Myrna Suarez/WireImage)

“He’s doing well,” she said in March. “It’s funny, I was just having this conversation the other day. He’s going to be 76. And I don’t think of him that way. People don’t think of him in that way, but he is. And he’s been doing this job nonstop for 15 years — just this recent run.”

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She continued, “Sometimes your health has to take priority, and things have to get postponed. But really, in the grand scheme of things, he’s a healthy person, and he’s well and working on himself, trying to get better and do what he has to do medically. So it’s important, you know, we need him around so he has to do what he has to do.”

Alexis and the “Piano Man” singer-songwriter share daughters, Della and Remy. Joel is also father to daughter Alexa Ray, whom he shares with his ex-wife Christie Brinkley.

During Billy Joel’s performance on Feb. 22 in Connecticut, he tripped after tossing his mic stand to a crew member at the end of “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me.” (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)

During Joel’s performance on Feb. 22 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, the singer-songwriter tripped after he tossed his mic stand to a crew member at the end of “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me,” but he quickly recovered, according to Rolling Stone.

In 2024, Joel released “Turn the Lights Back On,” his first new single since 2007.

That same year, he ended his 10-year residency at Madison Square Garden. 

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