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Billy Joel’s wife thanks fans, expresses hope for brain disorder recovery

Billy Joel’s wife, Alexis Roderick Joel, thanked fans and supporters on Monday for the outpouring of support following the Piano Man’s diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder.

“We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received,” Roderick Joel wrote in a post on her husband’s Instagram account. “Bill is beloved by so 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.”

The post also included a photo of the couple and their two daughters, Della and Remy.

Joel, 76, announced Friday that he was canceling all scheduled concerts after receiving the diagnosis.

“Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period,” read a statement posted to the piano man’s Instagram account.

Hydrocephalus is caused by an “abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid deep within the brain,” according to the National Institutes of Health. The fluid causes the brain’s cavities to widen and can lead to vomiting, vision problems, memory loss and other cognitive issues.

Alexis Roderick Joel and Billy Joel attend Elton John AIDS Foundation 25th.
Alexis Roderick Joel and Billy Joel attend Elton John AIDS Foundation 25th in 2017. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Joe’s doctors said performing his crowd-pleasing shows was likely to make the disease even worse for the singer.

The “My Life” singer had already rescheduled several shows this year. In January, he postponed a show in South Florida due to an unspecified “medical procedure.” In February, he scared fans again when he fell while performing at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Connecticut.

In March, Joel announced he would be postponing his tour for four months. That announcement blamed an undisclosed medical condition and promised Joel’s return on July 5 in Pittsburgh. However, all Joel concerts have now been called off through at least July 3, 2026.

“Dear Billy, the whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery,” Joel’s ex-wife, Christie Brinkley, wrote Saturday in an Instagram post. “I’m sure I’m speaking for everyone in that room when I say please take good care of yourself.”



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