Billy Joel introduced Friday that every one of his scheduled live shows as much as early July 2026 have been canceled after a current well being prognosis.
The enduring singer introduced he was not too long ago recognized with regular strain hydrocephalus, which has been exacerbated by current performances, resulting in issues together with his listening to, imaginative and prescient and steadiness.
“I am sincerely sorry to disappoint our viewers, and thanks for understanding,” Joel stated in an announcement.
Joel, 76, was suggested by his physician to chorus from performing as he undergoes bodily remedy, in keeping with the assertion.
Billy Joel performs at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Nov. 9, 2024.
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Within the meantime, Joel is wanting ahead to when he can return to the stage, the assertion stated.
Followers who had bought tickets to an upcoming efficiency can be routinely refunded, in keeping with the assertion.
Joel had been scheduled to carry out in Milwaukee in April, however that present was postponed. He was set to kick off a collection of performances beginning in July in Pittsburgh.
The tour was supposed to incorporate eight performances that had been rescheduled to both later this yr or subsequent yr, ending July 3, 2026.
What’s regular strain hydrocephalus?
Regular strain hydrocephalus, or NPH, is a mind situation that happens when fluid builds up inside or across the mind, disrupting sure brain-related capabilities.
Cerebrospinal fluid, which cushions the mind and spinal wire, is the kind of fluid that builds up. Usually, your physique makes simply sufficient of this fluid every day and absorbs that very same quantity, in keeping with Johns Hopkins, however generally an excessive amount of fluid can construct up, resulting in NPH.
In line with the Cleveland Clinic, NPH is most typical in folks over 65, although total comparatively unusual.
“It impacts about 0.2% of individuals between the ages 70 and 80, and about 5.9% of individuals over 80,” the clinic notes.
Along with steadiness points, Johns Hopkins says signs may embrace adjustments in gait, forgetfulness and confusion, temper adjustments, lack of bladder management and issue responding to questions.
Each the Cleveland Clinic and Johns Hopkins say NPH is often treatable. The remedy usually entails implanting a shunt as a way to drain the fluid.
“Getting immediate prognosis and remedy helps enhance your possibilities of end result,” Johns Hopkins provides.
Alex Sundby