Billy Joel has canceled all of his scheduled live shows on account of a just lately recognized well being situation, the legendary singer mentioned on Instagram.
On Friday, an announcement shared on his Instagram revealed he was just lately recognized with regular strain hydrocephalus.
“This situation has been exacerbated by latest live performance performances, resulting in issues with listening to, imaginative and prescient, and stability,” the assertion mentioned. “Beneath 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 superb care he’s receiving and is totally dedicated to prioritizing his well being. He’s grateful for the help 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, 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 announced he underwent surgical procedure and needed to endure bodily remedy. An announcement on the time mentioned docs anticipated him to make a full restoration.
In consequence, Joel’s live performance dates have 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 stay up for 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 in all two varieties of hydrocephalus, an “irregular buildup of cerebrospinal fluid deep throughout the mind,” according to 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 twine. When the circulation of CSF is in some way blocked and fluid builds up within the ventricles, it causes regular strain hydrocephalus, in keeping 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 pondering and reasoning, in keeping with the NINDS.
Although it could actually occur at any age, regular strain hydrocephalus is commonest in older adults. It’s most frequently recognized by means of a mix of neurological testing and mind imaging.
The perfect probability of restoration from regular strain hydrocephalus comes whether it is recognized early and handled correctly.
The most typical therapy for regular strain hydrocephalus, in keeping with the NINDS, is surgical procedure.
In a single possibility, docs 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 possibility 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 circulation to alleviate the strain, in keeping with the NINDS.
