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Billy Joel has cancelled upcoming concerts and revealed that he is dealing with brain damage.
On Friday, the piano man singer, 76, was recently diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) and is currently undergoing treatment.
A statement shared to Joel's social media account said the condition was “immortalized by recent concert performances, leading to issues of hearing, vision and balance.”
“Under his doctor's instructions, Billy has undergone certain physical therapy and is advised to refrain from implementing this recovery period,” the statement said. “Billie is grateful for the excellent care he is receiving and is completely committed to prioritizing his health.”
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“We are so sorry for letting our audience down. Thank you for understanding,” Joel said.
According to the Alzheimer's Disease Association, NPH is the result of excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulated in the ventricle of the brain, leading to cognitive problems, difficulty walking, and loss of bladder control. It is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's or Alzheimer's.
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This disorder primarily affects people in their 60s and 70s. The symptoms resemble those of dementia and can sometimes be reversible.
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Joel was in the middle of a US tour accompanied by Sting, Stevie Knicks and Rod Stewart. He was scheduled to perform in Toronto next March, but the show has now been cancelled.
Ticketholders will automatically receive a refund, the singer's statement said.
The tour was scheduled to begin in February, but was rescheduled in July due to a private medical condition. The 17th date has now been cancelled in the US, Canada and the UK, including eight changed shows.
Joel finished the record-breaking monthly Madison Square Garden Residency that began in 2014 last year.
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