Billy Joel Opens Up About Brain Condition but Says He’s Feeling Good
Hey everyone, I just wanted to talk about something that’s been making headlines recently — a pretty personal update from music legend Billy Joel. You might’ve heard that earlier this year, he was diagnosed with a rare brain condition called Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, or NPH. Now, that sounds pretty alarming, right? But Billy recently reassured everyone that he's actually feeling good — despite what the diagnosis might suggest.
He talked about it on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast and made it clear that while his balance has been off — he joked it feels like being on a boat — he doesn’t feel nearly as bad as the term “brain disorder” makes it sound. Still, he acknowledged the journey isn’t over. “It’s not fixed,” he said. “It’s still being worked on.”
For those unfamiliar, NPH is a neurological condition that mostly affects people over 60. It causes fluid to build up in the brain, which can mess with your balance, hearing, vision, and even cognition. Billy started to experience some of these issues during performances, which is why he ended up canceling a large number of tour dates earlier this year. We're talking about 17 shows across North America and Europe — including big stadium gigs in Edinburgh and Liverpool.
Back in May, he posted a message on Instagram saying he was undergoing targeted physical therapy and was completely committed to putting his health first. His wife, Alexis, also shared a heartfelt note thanking the medical team and expressing hope for a full recovery. You could really feel the gratitude and positivity in both of their messages.
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What’s more, Billy was incredibly candid during the podcast. He even quipped that at first, he thought maybe the condition was tied to his old drinking habits — although he doesn’t drink anymore. “I used to — like a fish,” he said, with his usual sense of humor still intact.
He hasn’t given any new dates for the postponed concerts yet, but honestly, fans seem more focused on him getting better than anything else. And while he may not be on stage at the moment, he’s still very much in the spotlight. His life and career are being celebrated in a brand-new two-part documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes , premiering this week on HBO. It’s a deep dive into his incredible five-decade career, packed with classics like Piano Man , Uptown Girl , We Didn’t Start the Fire , and New York State of Mind .
All things considered, it’s inspiring to see someone like Billy Joel handling a serious health condition with such openness, resilience, and yes — even a little humor. Here’s hoping the therapy continues to work, and we’ll see the Piano Man back on stage when the time is right.
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