Billy Joel revealed he’s battling a brain condition and has announced the cancellation of his upcoming concerts, following a series of frail performances that left fans concerned.

The Piano Man singer, 76, took to Instagram on Friday to share that he’s been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).

The condition affects the brain and can impact hearing, vision, and balance. 

‘Hydrocephalus is the buildup of fluid in the brain, enlarging the ventricles and puts pressure on brain tissue, potentially causing damage and neurological symptoms,’ per Mayo Clinic.

According to his statement, recent live shows have worsened the symptoms.

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Billy Joel revealed he’s battling a brain condition and has announced the cancellation of his upcoming concerts, following a series of frail performances that left fans concerned; (seen in July 2024)

The Piano Man singer, 76, took to Instagram on Friday to share that he’s been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)

Joel is currently undergoing targeted physical therapy as prescribed by his doctor and has been ‘advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period.’

The legendary musician also expressed his gratitude for the care he’s receiving and thanked fans for their continued support. 

‘I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,’ Joel wrote on Instagram. 

‘Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health,’ the statement read.

It continued, ‘He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.’

Fans won’t need to take any steps to receive a refund—payments will be automatically returned to the original form of purchase.

Canceled dates include his summer show in New York City, along with stops in New Orleans, Toronto, Santa Clara, Salt Lake City, Washington, D.C., and Liverpool.

The heartbreaking announcement follows a troubling onstage incident in which Joel suffered a hard fall after tossing his microphone, collapsing in front of a live audience. 

The heartbreaking announcement follows a troubling onstage incident in which Joel suffered a hard fall after tossing his microphone, collapsing in front of a live audience in February 

While performing at the Mohegan Sun resort in Montville, Connecticut in February, Joel lost his footing

Billy was performing his song It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me when he stumbled backwards and fell on his back, prompting gasps from the audience 

While performing at the Mohegan Sun resort in Montville, Connecticut in February, Joel lost his footing. 

Billy was performing his song It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me when he stumbled backwards and fell on his back, prompting gasps from the audience.

The musician was helped up by his band managed to carry on with the rest of the show and sang one more song for his fans. 

One attendee said: ‘He looked frail hobbling across the stage. At one point, he was using the microphone stand as a cane. 

‘I was really very concerned about him throughout the concert.’