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Billy Joel is sick: all concerts canceled until 2026

A couple of months ago Billy Joel I had informed his fans That a non -optimal state of health saw him forced to postpone the tour by four months, whose recovery had been set for July 5. Unfortunately, the fans will have to wait beyond since the New York musician has now been diagnosed with a pathology of able -bodied hydrocephalus, which is a cerebral pathology that causes the accumulation of liquids in the brain ventricles, causing problems of hearing, vision and balance. For this reason Joel was forced to cancel all the next concerts scheduled until 2026.

A press release recites: “According to the instructions of his doctor, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and he was advised to refrain from exiting during this recovery period. He is grateful for the excellent care he is receiving and undertakes to give priority to his health” Billy Joel also added: “I am honestly sorry to disappoint our audience and thank you for your understanding”.

According to reports from the Cleveland Clinic, the symptoms of the normotesian hydrocephalus are reversible if diagnosed early. The condition affects 0.3% of adults aged between 70 and 80, and shows as main symptoms: cognitive difficulties, difficulty walking and urinary incontinence.

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