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Him singer United States Billy Joel He was diagnosed with a brain disorder that forced him to cancel all his next concerts in North America and England. Joel used his Instagram to reveal that he suffers from normal pressure hydrocephalus, an accumulation of fluids in the brain that affects his “Hearing, vision and balance“.
“This condition was exacerbated by recent concerts”, according to a declaration by the Joel team. “By following the instructions of the doctor, Billy is subjected to specific physiotherapy and it was recommended to refrain from acting during this recovery period.” In an attached declaration, Joel said: “I feel my audience sincerely disappointed and thanks for your understanding”.
In MarchThe singer of “The Piano Man” and “Uptown Girl” announced that they had suffered surgical operations and that he had to do physiotherapy. In a statement at that time it was said that the doctors expected that they will recover completely. It is not clear whether yours Medical problems They were related to the normal pressure hydrocephalus.
This disease can make problems walk, control the bladder and think, and symptoms worsen if it is not. AND relatively rare And it can be difficult to diagnose. It can be successfully treated through surgery to install a tube that downloads the excess fluid. Patients may need physiotherapy In addition to surgery.
Joel, the 76 yearsHe ended his residence of a decade at the Madison Square Garden in July 2024 and continued on tour. Among the stops he had planned for the summer, there were performances in the Yankee Stadium and the Citi Field in New York and in the Metlife stadium of East Rutherford (New Jersey). All concert voices will be reimbursed.
