The daughter of music legend Billy Joel shared a touching tribute after the “Piano Man” singer was identified with regular stress hydrocephalus and canceled all of his upcoming concert events.
Alexa Ray Joel, whom Joel shares with ex Christie Brinkley, praised her father for being the “strongest and most resilient man I’ve ever known” as she thanked followers for the “beautiful outpouring of love and support.”
“We love you and we got you, Pop,” Alexa captioned in an Instagram put up on Saturday.
She posted the emotional message alongside a black and white portray that seemingly confirmed the long-lasting vocalist holding palms along with her as a little bit lady.
“My Dad is the strongest and most resilient man I’ve ever known… and he’s entirely committed to making a full recovery with ongoing physical-therapy treatments as he continues to regain his strength,” she added.
On Friday, the “New York State of Mind” singer revealed he was pressured to cancel all of his scheduled concert events amid his new well being analysis.
“Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a condition that happens when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside your skull and presses on your brain,” in response to the Cleveland Clinic.
The situation, which may trigger cognitive difficulties, occurs in folks over 65 and may be handled with surgical procedure and “sometimes even reversible.”
The musician’s group steered that persevering with to tour would worsen his mind dysfunction.
“This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance,” a press release on the “The Longest Time” performer’s Instagram web page revealed on Friday. “Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period.”
“I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,” the “Uptown Girl” singer wrote.
All scheduled reveals till July 3, 2026, have been canceled, together with his present with Rod Stewart at Yankee Stadium on July 18, 2025, and his efficiency with Sting at Citi Subject on August 21, 2025.
“The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him,” Alexa stated. “It means a lot to me, too.”
She ended her Instagram put up with lyrics from the five-time Grammy winner’s track “Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel).”
“Someday We’ll All Be Gone / But Lullabies Go On And On / They Never Die / That’s How You And I Will Be.’ ⚓️ The music continues… 🕊️ All My Love, Alexa Ray,” she wrote.
