Billy Joel‘s wife Alexis Roderick shared a health update for the musician following the outpouring of fan support after it was revealed he was diagnosed with brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) last week.
“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 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,” she wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of herself, Joel and their two children.
On Friday, the “Piano Man” singer-songwriter announced the cancellation of all his upcoming tour dates, which included engagements in 2026. The statement shared that his “condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,” and he is undergoing “specific physical therapy” and refraining from live performance under advisement by his doctor.
The canceled dates come after the musician fell during a concert in Connecticut in February. In March, the five-time Grammy winner postponed his tour dates for four months due to an undisclosed “medical condition” and to ensure his “recovery from recent surgery.” At the time, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer posted on Instagram that he would “undergo physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors.”
Per the Cleveland Clinic, NPH occurs when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull and presses on the brain. Those at risk for the disorder include people over 60 and individuals with head injuries. A treatable and sometimes reversible condition, options include surgery to implant a shunt to drain excess fluid from the skull.
After the news, Tribeca Film Festival co-founders Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal released a statement in support of Joel, given that it will feature the June 4 world premiere of the HBO documentary Billy Joel: So It Goes, which opens the festival.
“Our hearts are with Billy Joel and his family following today’s announcement,” Rosenthal and De Niro wrote. “As a New York icon and global music legend, he has profoundly shaped the cultural fabric of this city and touched audiences around the world. We send our love and full support and wish him strength and a healthy recovery.”
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