Billy Joel, 76, just canceled all concerts due to a health issue. Here’s his diagnosis
Billy Joel is canceling all his upcoming concerts, including a date in South Florida, due to a serious health issue.
His representatives announced Friday that the so-called Piano Man has been diagnosed with a neurological disorder called normal pressure hydrocephalus.
“This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,” said a statement on the singer’s Instagram. “Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period.”
Joel had been set to take the stage at Hard Rock Live, near Hollywood, on Nov. 1, a show that had been originally scheduled for Jan. 17. The statement says ticketholders don’t need to take any action; the refund will automatically be refunded back to the original payment used for purchase.
The New York native concerned fans back in February while performing at the Mohegan Sun resort in Montville, Connecticut. Now we know what may have been wrong
The 76-year-old, as seen in a TikTok video, was wrapping up his classic “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me” when he tossed his microphone into the crowd, stumbled, then fell flat on his back.
Ever the trooper, the music icon managed to get back up and finish the show.
As per the Cleveland Clinic, NPH occurs due to fluid buildup inside or around your brain with symptoms similar to those with dementia. It can affect not only memory but concentration, dexterity and movement. The average age for this condition to arise is around 70.
The good news: NPH is sometimes reversible .
In the Instagram statement, Joel expressed how badly he felt about letting his fans down.
“I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience,” said the post, “and thank you for understanding.”
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