US EditionBilly Joel's First Wife Elizabeth Weber Speaks Out After His Brain Disorder Diagnosis
- Billy Joel canceled 17 scheduled concerts across England and North America after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus last month.
- The diagnosis followed worsening symptoms from recent performances that caused hearing, vision, and balance problems, prompting a recovery break on doctors' advice.
- Joel is currently following a prescribed course of targeted rehabilitation and has been instructed to avoid performing, while receiving ongoing support from his wife Alexis and their family.
- He told Howard Stern, "Yeah, you can tell people, I’m not dying," assuring fans during a SiriusXM broadcast that he faces medical challenges but is not terminal.
- Joel paused touring to focus on his health and remains optimistic about recovery, supported by excellent medical care and fan encouragement.
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Elizabeth Weber reemerges after decades for Billy Joel’s HBO documentary
Elizabeth Weber, Billy Joel’s first wife and longtime former manager, made headlines this week by publicly speaking for the first time in 43 years. The 82-year-old appeared at the premiere of And So It Goes, HBO’s new two-part documentary on the music icon, during the 2025 Tribeca Festival in New York. Weber, often referred to as Joel’s muse and the inspiration behind several of his classic songs, attended the event with her son Sean Small. Refl…
Great concern for music legend Billy Joel. The artist had to cancel his concerts. Now his words are listening.
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NY Daily NewsHoward Stern gives update on Billy Joel’s health amid brain condition
SiriusXM host Howard Stern said he and Billy Joel had dinner after the Piano Man canceled his upcoming tour due to a brain condition, and can assure Joel’s fans the rocker isn’t on his deathbed.
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