An artist nominated at 23 Grammy Awards canceled his concerts after being diagnosed with a rare brain

The 76 -year -old singer and composer Billy Joel announced that he canceled all his scheduled concerts after being diagnosed with a rare brain disorder.

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The artist has been diagnosed with hydrocephaly with normal pressure (HPN), caused by fluid accumulation in the brain and causing problems with hearing, vision and balance. After the doctors forbade him to sing live, the artist canceled 17 concerts scheduled in 2025 and 2026.
Billy Joel has become famous for hits like Piano Man, Uptown Girl and We Didn't Start the Fire.
It receives “excellent care“And it is”fully dedicated to care of his health”, It is shown in a statement quoted by the BBC.
“I am honestly sorry that I disappoint our audience and thank you for understanding“, Billy Joel said.
“According to his doctor's instructions, Billy follows a specific physical therapy and was advised to refrain from concerts during this recovery period. Billy is grateful for the excellent care he receives and is fully dedicated to the care of his health. Is grateful for the support of the fans during this period and is looking forward to the day he will be able to climb on stage again“The statement said.
Billy Joel was nominated for 23 Grammy awards, winning five times, and was included in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.




