Billy Joel feels ‘good’ after brain disorder diagnosis

Billy Joel says he feels “in good condition”, two months after he announced his diagnosis in the rare brain condition of normal pressure (NPH).

Speaking of Bill Bill Maher Podcast, the winner of five times in Grammy said that his condition was “still working on it”, and he was struggling with his balance.

“I feel good, and they continue to refer to what I have as a brain disorder, so it seems much worse than I feel,” said the singer and songwriter.

Joel was forced to cancel a series of concert dates in May this year, after his doctors told him that his condition was “aggravated by the recent performances.”

NPH Described by NHS As an uncommon and incomprehensible condition, which often affects people over the age of 60.

This condition causes fluid accumulation in the brain, which can affect hearing, vision and mobility.

In the original statement that participated in Instagram, the 76 -year -old singer, Joel was said to be undergoing a natural treatment for his condition, and that he was “completely committed to giving his health priorities.”

His wife, Alexis Joel, wrote in a separate publication that the family is “grateful for the wonderful care and the rapid diagnosis we received”, and that they were hoping for a rapid recovery.

Joel has stopped 17 planned offers In North America and Europe via 2025 and 2026, including stadium shows in Morafield in Edinburgh and Anfield, Liverpool.

Joel, who is famous for visits including Uptown Girl and Piano Man, works regularly on a tour in recent years. He finished standard for a period of time in Madison Square Garden in New York last year.

His last performance was in February 2025, when he fell on his back as he performed after a microphone lock in the crowd.

He announced the postponement of his tour shortly, indicating a medical condition asking him to undergo physical therapy as part of his recovery from a modern surgery.