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BILLY JOEL CANCELS CONCERTS DUE TO HEALTH ISSUES
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Legendary musician Billy Joel has canceled all his upcoming concerts across North America and England after being diagnosed with fluid buildup in his brain that has affected his “hearing, vision and balance.” Joel revealed on Instagram that he has Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, a brain disorder that can affect brain-related abilities, including thinking and concentrating, memory, movement, and more. According to a statement from Joel’s team, “This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance.” Joel’s doctor has advised him to refrain from performing during his recovery period, and he is undergoing specific physical therapy. “I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,” Joel said in a statement. The cancellation includes shows at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field in New York, and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Tickets for all the shows will be refunded. This is not Joel’s first health issue recently. In March, he underwent surgery and had to undergo physical therapy, with doctors expecting him to make a full recovery. However, it is unclear if his medical issues at the time were related to Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. The 76-year-old musician had just wrapped up his decadelong residency at Madison Square Garden in July 2024 and continued to tour.