Billy Joel has revealed that he has been recognized with Regular Strain Hydrocephalus (NPH), a mind dysfunction that causes fluid to build up within the mind’s ventricles, resulting in points with listening to, imaginative and prescient, and stability. The situation has been “exacerbated” by current dwell performances, and consequently, the 76-year-old musician has been pressured to cancel all upcoming concert events scheduled via 2026.
“Beneath his physician’s directions, Billy is present process particular bodily remedy and has been suggested to chorus from performing throughout this restoration interval. He’s grateful for the wonderful care he’s receiving and is absolutely dedicated to prioritizing his well being,” in line with an announcement launched on Friday.
In his personal phrases, Joel added, “I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our viewers, and thanks for understanding.”
Joel most just lately carried out in February, throughout which he notably fell on his again whereas trying to throw his microphone to a stagehand. In March, he postponed 4 months’ price of tour dates for what was then described as an undisclosed medical situation requiring surgical procedure.
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The signs of NPH are reversible if caught early sufficient. The situation impacts 0.3% of adults between the age of 70 and 80 years outdated, with the first signs being cognitive difficulties, hassle strolling, and urinary incontinence, in line with the Cleveland Clinic. These recognized with the dysfunction could endure surgical procedure to implant a tool that drains extra fluid.
Billy Joel 2025-2026 Tour Dates:07/05 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Acrisure Stadium ^07/18 – Bronx, NY @ Yankee Stadium ^08/08 – East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium #08/21 – Queens, NY @ Citi Area *09/05 – Washington, DC @ Nationals Park *09/20 – Cincinnati, OH @ Paycor Stadium ^10/04 – Santa Clara, CA @ Levi’s Stadium #10/18 – New Orleans, LA @ Caesars Superdome #11/01 – Hollywood, FL @ Arduous Rock Reside11/15 – Detroit, MI @ Ford Area #03/16/2026 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre04/10 – Syracuse, NY @ JMA Wi-fi Dome *05/22 – Salt Lake Metropolis, UT @ Rice-Eccles Stadium *06/06 – Edinburgh, UK @ Scottish Fuel Murrayfield06/20 – Liverpool, UK @ Anfield07/03 – Charlotte, NC @ Financial institution of America Stadium *TBD – Milwaukee, WI @ American Household Area *
* = w/ Sting
# = w/ Stevie Nicks
^ = w/ Rod Stewart