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elleng

(139,551 posts)
Fri May 23, 2025, 03:43 PM Friday

'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 Friday OP
Best wishes to Billy for a full & speedy recovery! Dulcinea Friday #1
I'm sorry to hear it. Glorfindel Friday #2
Pressure! TheProle Friday #3
In the meantime, my friends, family and I am happy to step in for him. DFW Saturday #4
I'll do without!!!!!! elleng Saturday #5

Dulcinea

(8,424 posts)
1. Best wishes to Billy for a full & speedy recovery!
Fri May 23, 2025, 03:49 PM
Friday

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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