Billy Joel has canceled all of his scheduled concert events as a result of a lately identified well being situation, the legendary singer mentioned on Instagram.
On Friday, an announcement shared on his Instagram revealed he was lately identified with regular strain hydrocephalus.
“This situation has been exacerbated by current live performance performances, resulting in issues with listening to, imaginative and prescient, and stability,” the assertion mentioned. “Below his physician’s directions, Billy is present process particular bodily remedy and has been suggested to chorus from performing throughout this restoration interval.”
The assertion went on to say that Joel is “grateful for the wonderful care he’s receiving and is totally dedicated to prioritizing his well being. He’s grateful for the assist kind followers throughout this time and appears ahead to the day when he can as soon as once more take the stage.”
Individually, within the assertion shared on his Instagram web page, the 76-year-old Joel shared a message to his followers.
“I am sincerely sorry to disappoint our viewers, and thanks for understanding,” he mentioned.
Billy Joel performs at Allegiant Stadium, Nov. 9, 2024, in Las Vegas.
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“Good Morning America” has reached out to Joel’s rep for remark.
In March, “The Piano Man” singer introduced he underwent surgical procedure and needed to endure bodily remedy. An announcement on the time mentioned medical doctors anticipated him to make a full restoration.
Consequently, Joel’s live performance dates had been rescheduled and would have resumed on July 5, 2025, in Pittsburgh.
The singer added on the time that “my well being should come first. I look ahead to getting again on stage and sharing the enjoyment of reside music with our wonderful followers.”
What to learn about regular strain hydrocephalus
Regular strain hydrocephalus is one among two sorts of hydrocephalus, an “irregular buildup of cerebrospinal fluid deep inside the mind,” in accordance with the U.S. Nationwide Institute of Neurological Problems and Stroke.
Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is the fluid that lives within the ventricles, or cavities, of the mind that helps cushion the mind and the spinal wire. When the movement of CSF is by some means blocked and fluid builds up within the ventricles, it causes regular strain hydrocephalus, in accordance with the NINDS.
Billy Joel performs at Allegiant Stadium, Nov. 9, 2024, in Las Vegas.
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The additional fluid within the mind may cause strain and result in mind injury, in addition to points with strolling, bladder management and considering and reasoning, in accordance with the NINDS.
Although it could occur at any age, regular strain hydrocephalus is commonest in older adults. It’s most frequently identified by means of a mixture of neurological testing and mind imaging.
One of the best likelihood of restoration from regular strain hydrocephalus comes whether it is identified early and handled correctly.
The commonest remedy for regular strain hydrocephalus, in accordance with the NINDS, is surgical procedure.
In a single choice, medical doctors insert a shunt into the mind, which connects to a different tube underneath the pores and skin to assist drain the surplus fluid from the mind. With this feature, common monitoring of the shunt is required, and extra surgical procedures and repairs could also be wanted.
A second surgical choice for regular strain hydrocephalus is endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or EVT, the place a physician makes a gap on the backside of the third ventricle within the mind, which permits fluid to movement to alleviate the strain, in accordance with the NINDS.
