Howard Stern has shared a constructive replace on Billy Joel’s well being after the singer’s surprising mind dysfunction analysis.
On Tuesday, throughout an episode of SiriusXM’s “The Howard Stern Show,” the 71-year-old shock jock revealed that Joel is “not dying” after being identified with regular strain hydrocephalus.
“I saw Billy Joel two weeks ago,” he informed co-host Robin Quivers. “We had dinner together.”
“Yeah, he does have issues,” Stern continued. “But he said, ‘Yeah, you can tell people, you know, I’m not dying.’ You know, he wants people to know that. He just, he’s gotta deal with some medical stuff, but he was delightful.”
Stern added that he and the “Piano Man” singer had a “great conversation” and that he even “brought out the guitar” to rejoice Joel’s 76th birthday, which was on Might 9.
“We had a great time with the wives. We had a great conversation,” the Sirius XM host stated. “I was telling him I’m enjoying playing classical music on the guitar.”
“Then it was his birthday. I even brought out the guitar and sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to him, then he threw up,” Stern joked. “He didn’t seem real impressed.”
Stern’s relieving replace on Joel’s well being comes after the “New York State of Mind” musician revealed that he was identified with regular strain hydrocephalus final month and canceled all his tour dates by subsequent yr.
The uncommon dysfunction, which reportedly impacts about 0.2% of individuals between the ages of 70 and 80, happens when cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up contained in the cranium, presses on the mind and disrupts cognitive functioning.
“Billy Joel has announced that he will be cancelling all scheduled concerts following a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH),” the “Only the Good Die Young” crooner’s group stated in a prolonged Instagram announcement on Might 23.
“This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,” it continued. “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,” Joel added, “and thank you for understanding.”
Joel’s spouse, Alexis Roderick Joel, 43, broke her silence on her well-known hubby’s startling analysis days later.
“Thank you for the outpouring of love and support,” she wrote on his Instagram account alongside a shot of herself, Joel, and their daughters Della, 9, and Remy, 7. “We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received.”
“Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is a father and husband who is at the center of our world,” she added. “We are hopeful for his recovery. We look forward to seeing you all in the future.”
Regardless of the “Scenes From an Italian Restaurant” music legend’s well being points, sources near Joel insisted he’s “not ready to retire.”
“He is happiest while performing,” a music trade insider informed Individuals final week. “Music is, has been and will always be his life. He’s not ready to retire.”
“He is not retiring and hopes to be able to resume performing as his recovery progresses,” one other insider informed the outlet.
Nevertheless, The Put up solely reported that Joel won’t be attending the Tribeca Pageant opening evening world premiere of his new documentary, “Billy Joel: And So It Goes,” on Wednesday, June 4, within the wake of his analysis.
“Our hearts are with Billy Joel and his family following today’s announcement,” the movie competition’s co-founders, Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro, stated in an announcement. “We send our love and full support and wish him strength and a healthy recovery.”
“We’re deeply honored that this year’s Opening Night celebrates his remarkable legacy and enduring influence on New York’s cultural landscape,” they added. “This is the perfect moment to recognize a creative force whose work reflects the very soul of our city – and the heart of Tribeca.”
