Billy Joel Canceled his next concerts, revealing that he is dealing with a brain disorder.
Friday, the Piano Singer, 76, announced that he had recently been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) and is currently under treatment.
A press release, shared with Joel’s social media accounts, said the condition was “exacerbated By recent concert performances, which led to problems with hearing, vision and balance. »»
“Under the instructions of his doctor, Billy undergoes specific physical therapy and was advisable to refrain from occurring during this recovery period,” said the press release. “Billy is grateful for the excellent care he receives and is fully determined to prioritize his health.”
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“I am sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for your understanding,” said Joel.
According to the Alzheimer’s association, the NPH is the result of excess cerebrospinal fluid Accumulate in brain ventricles, leading to cognitive problems, walking difficulties and a loss of bladder control. It is often poorly diagnosed as a parkinson disease or Alzheimer’s disease.
The disorder mainly affects people in sixties and the 1970s. Its symptoms resemble those of dementia and can sometimes be reversible.
Joel was in the middle of a American tourAccompanied by Sting, Stevie Nicks and Rod Stewart. He had to perform in Toronto next March, but the show is now canceled.
TICKETHOLDERS will be automatically reimbursed, indicates the singer’s declaration.
The tour was to start in February, but it was reprogrammed until July due to an unknown medical condition. Today, 17 dates have been canceled in the United States, Canada and England, including eight reprogrammed shows.
Joel put an end to his monthly monthly residence of Garden Madison Square – which started in 2014 – last year.
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