Billy Joel has revealed that he has been recognized with Regular Stress 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 steadiness. The situation has been “exacerbated” by current dwell performances, and because of this, the 76-year-old musician has been pressured to cancel all upcoming concert events scheduled by way of 2026.
“Underneath 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 superb care he’s receiving and is totally dedicated to prioritizing his well being,” in keeping 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 lately carried out in February, throughout which he notably fell on his again whereas making an attempt 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 The situation impacts 0.3% of adults between the age of 70 and 80 years outdated, with the first signs being cognitive difficulties, hassle strolling, and urinary incontinence, in keeping with the Cleveland Clinic. These recognized with the dysfunction might endure surgical procedure to implant a tool that drains extra fluid.
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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 Discipline *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 @ Onerous Rock Reside11/15 – Detroit, MI @ Ford Discipline #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 Gasoline Murrayfield06/20 – Liverpool, UK @ Anfield07/03 – Charlotte, NC @ Financial institution of America Stadium *TBD – Milwaukee, WI @ American Household Discipline *
* = w/ Sting
# = w/ Stevie Nicks
^ = w/ Rod Stewart