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‘I’m sincerely sorry’: Billy Joel cancels all concerts after being diagnosed with brain disorder

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CHICAGO (WGN) — Legendary entertainer Billy Joel announced Friday that he is canceling all of his scheduled concerts after being diagnosed with a brain disorder. The announcement came in a post shared on the Piano Man singer’s Instagram page on Friday morning.

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  1. NBC New York

    Billy Joel cancels scheduled concerts after brain condition diagnosis (opens NBC New York)

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    Billy Joel was recently diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) and is canceling all scheduled concerts.

  2. Foxla

    Billy Joel cancels all tour dates due to medical diagnosis (opens Foxla)

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    Billy Joel cited balance and vision problems from Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus as reason for concert cancellations.

  3. UPI

    Billy Joel announces brain disorder diagnosis, cancels tour (opens UPI)

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    Singer Billy Joel revealed his diagnosis with a brain disorder called normal pressure hydrocephalus and canceled his upcoming concerts while he recovers.

  4. NBC News

    Billy Joel cancels U.S. tour dates after being diagnosed with brain disorder (opens NBC News)

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    Billy Joel canceled his upcoming concerts following a recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus.

  5. Fox News

    Billy Joel cancels all concerts due to brain disorder diagnosis (opens Fox News)

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    Billy Joel cancels concerts due to normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis affecting his vision, hearing and balance. He is undergoing physical therapy.

  6. ABC 7 New York

    Billy Joel cancels all concerts through 2026, including NYC shows, due to brain disorder diagnosis (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    Billy Joel has canceled all of his upcoming concerts through July 2026 due due normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis, or NPH diagnosis.

  7. Local News 8

    Billy Joel cancels upcoming tour due to neurological disorder (opens Local News 8)

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    By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Billy Joel’s upcoming tour dates have been canceled as the legendary performer seeks treatment for normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition that affects the brain, according to a statement released on said Friday.

  8. Deadline

    Billy Joel Cancels All Concert Dates Amid Health Concerns After Recent Fall: “I’m Sincerely Sorry To Disappoint” (opens Deadline)

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    Billy Joel has canceled all his upcoming concert dates amid health concerns.

  9. KOB 4

    Billy Joel cancels touring after being diagnosed with a brain disorder (opens KOB 4)

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    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.

  10. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Billy Joel cancels all scheduled concerts due to diagnosis with brain disorder (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    There is a Billy Joel health update. The singer has canceled all scheduled concerts after a normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis.

  11. WHDH Boston

    Billy Joel cancels all scheduled concerts due to medical diagnosis - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    Billy Joel announced Friday that he is canceling all scheduled concerts following a medical diagnosis.A statement on the singer’s Facebook page stated Joel’s doctor advised

  12. Rolling Stone

    What's the Brain Disorder Forcing Billy Joel to Cancel His Tour? An Expert Explains (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Billy Joel is canceling all of his shows for 2025 after being diagnosed with a brain disorder that can cause physical and cognitive impairment.

  13. NBC New York

    Billy Joel has a brain disorder that canceled all his shows. Here's what we know about it (opens NBC New York)

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    Billy Joel canceled all scheduled performances because he was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).

  14. WMUR

    Billy Joel cancels tour after brain disorder diagnosis (opens WMUR)

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    Billy Joel cancels upcoming U.S. tour with Sting, Rod Stewart, and Stevie Nicks after being diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Learn more about his recovery.

  15. Insider

    Billy Joel cancels all shows due to medical condition. Here's what his brain diagnosis means. (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Billy Joel was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a form of fluid buildup in the brain that causes vision, hearing, and balance issues.

  16. amNewYork

    Billy Joel cancels tour, reveals brain disorder diagnosis | amNewYork (opens amNewYork)

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    Billy Joel is canceling his upcoming tour after being diagnosed with a brain disorder.

  17. Los Angeles Times

    Billy Joel cancels all of his upcoming shows after revealing brain disorder diagnosis (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Billy Joel has canceled all of his upcoming shows to focus on treating normal pressure hydrocephalus, a disorder where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds in the brain.

  18. Anchorage Daily News

    Billy Joel cancels concert tour after diagnosis of brain disorder (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    In a statement, Joel and his team said the condition had been “exacerbated by recent concert performances.”

  19. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Billy Joel cancels concerts after brain disorder diagnosis (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    Singer-songwriter and pianist Billy Joel said on Friday he is canceling all his scheduled concerts after he was recently diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder.

  20. Entertainment Weekly

    Billy Joel cancels all tour dates and discloses brain disorder diagnosis (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Billy Joel has canceled all his upcoming tour dates and announced that's he been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder that has been exacerbated by his concert performances.

  21. The Guardian

    Billy Joel cancels tour after diagnosis with brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus (opens The Guardian)

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    The 76-year-old singer has canceled all concerts owing to diagnosis, which can lead to ‘problems with hearing, vision and balance’

  22. Forbes

    Billy Joel Cancels 17 Concerts After Being Diagnosed With Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (opens Forbes)

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    Billy Joel, who is undergoing physical therapy, said his recent concert performances worsened the condition, which is known as normal pressure hydrocephalus.

  23. The Hollywood Reporter

    Billy Joel Shares Brain Disorder Diagnosis (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Billy Joel shares brain disorder diagnosis, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), canceling all upcoming concerts: 'I’m sincerely sorry.'

  24. CBS News

    Billy Joel cancels concert tour dates and reveals brain condition diagnosis (opens CBS News)

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    Billy Joel announced Friday that all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026 have been canceled after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.

  25. Newsweek

    Billy Joel cancels all concerts due to neurological condition (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    In a heartfelt statement, Billy Joel expressed gratitude for the medical care he is receiving and the support from his fans.

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