"Thank you for the outpouring of love and support": Billy Joel's wife Alexis appreciates fans and shares husband's health updates on Instagram

Billy Joel has been unwell for quite some time. His wife, Alexis Roderick Joel, recently shared an update about his health. On May 26, she posted a picture on Billy's official Instagram page along with a message for fans. Billy Joel, 76, has been diagnosed with a brain condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus or NPH, due to which he has had to cancel all upcoming shows for the time being. In her message, Alexis thanked fans for their love and kindness during a difficult time and stated Billy was doing better recently.

Alexis posted a picture of herself with Billy, along with their daughters Della and Remy, and captioned it,

"Thank you for the outpouring of love and support. We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received. Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is a father and husband who is at the center of our world. We are hopeful for his recovery. We look forward to seeing you all in the future"

Fans were quick to send their love in the comments. Many said they were praying for him. Others wrote about how much his music means to them.

Billy Joel’s health condition and cancelled shows

Billy Joel’s health news was first shared on Friday, May 23. A message was posted on his official Instagram page. It said Billy had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus. This is a condition where extra fluid builds up in the brain. That fluid puts pressure on the brain and can lead to problems like trouble walking, balance issues, or memory problems.

The post said that recent concert performances made things worse for Billy. He started having problems with his hearing, vision, and balance. Because of this, doctors told him to take a break. He was advised not to perform while he focused on getting better. Billy is now doing physical therapy. His doctors are helping him recover. The therapy is meant to help with the symptoms and make him feel better over time. His team has not mentioned how long the recovery will take, but he will not be performing for now.

Billy also shared a message to his fans. He said,

“I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding.”

He added that he is thankful for the care and is focusing on getting better, while looking forward to the day when he can return to the stage. The news about the canceled shows was upsetting for many fans. Some had planned to travel far to see him perform. His concerts have now been canceled through the summer. New dates will be announced once his health improves.

This health issue came a few months after Billy Joel had a fall during a concert in February. That show was at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. In March, he postponed several shows and said he needed to do physical therapy for a medical issue. At the time, he did not give details about the condition.

Family and fans show their love

After the news came out, Billy Joel's daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, shared her message on Instagram. Alexa is Billy’s daughter with his ex-wife, Christie Brinkley. She posted a black-and-white drawing of a father holding a little girl’s hand. With the picture, she wrote,

“We love you and we got you, Pop!”

Christie Brinkley also wrote a message online. She said -

“The whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery”.

Many fans shared their support online, too. People from all over the world posted kind words. Some shared memories of seeing Billy Joel live. Others said his music helped them during hard times. Everyone is praying for his speedy recovery.

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