UK and US: Billy Joel cancels concerts due to brain disease
Billy Joel has canceled several concerts due to a brain disorder. His health has worsened due to recent performances. Concerts in the US and UK are affected.
Pop legend Billy Joel has had to cancel a series of concerts due to a brain disorder. The diagnosed illness has been aggravated by recent performances, according to the 76-year-old star's website on Friday. He has experienced "hearing, vision, and balance problems." Billy Joel became known worldwide with hits such as "We Didn't Start the Fire," "Piano Man," and "Uptown Girl."
"Billy Joel has announced the cancellation of all scheduled concerts due to his recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)," the website stated. This affects several performances in the UK and the US. His planned US tour, originally scheduled to take him across the United States from July of this year to July 2026, has now been canceled entirely.
“I am truly sorry to disappoint our audience,” Billy Joel was quoted as saying on the website.
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
