Billy Joel’s daughter Alexa Ray Joel has shared a touching message for her father following his diagnosis with a rare brain disorder.
The “Piano Man” star, 76, announced on Friday (23 May) that he was cancelling all scheduled concerts after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain ventricles.
It is described by the NHS as an uncommon and poorly understood condition that typically affects people over the age of 60.
Joel had been due to perform across the US and at two UK dates this year. However, a statement from his representatives said recent performances had been exacerbating his condition, leading to “problems with hearing, vision and balance”.
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