US EditionThe 13 Most Anticipated Films at the Tribeca Film Festival 2025
- Billy Joel announced on May 23, 2025, that he was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus and canceled all his shows through 2026.
- The diagnosis followed a February incident where Billy stumbled during a show and later postponed performances due to his medical condition requiring physical therapy.
- The 2025 Tribeca Film Festival, beginning June 4 with a documentary premiere about Billy Joel, is impacted as he will no longer attend or perform at its opening night.
- Billy said, "I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience" and expressed gratitude for care and support while committing to prioritize his health and recovery.
- Although facing health challenges, Billy Joel has no intention of retiring and looks forward to returning to the stage as he continues to recover, buoyed by the support of his family and fans.
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The 13 Most Anticipated Films at the Tribeca Film Festival 2025
Sundance owns Park City in January, Cannes owns the South of France in May, and Tribeca owns New York City in the summer. This year’s installment of the Robert De Niro co-founded film festival begins on June 4 with the premiere of a documentary about another tri-state icon, Billy Joel. The movie kicks off 10 days of programming that includes a surprising number of music-focused films, including ones about Culture Club, Metallica, Depeche Mode, t…
Billy Joel Illness Will Sadly Keep Him from Attending Tribeca Film Fest Opening For His HBO Documentary - Showbiz411
EXCLUSIVE We are all rooting for Billy Joel’s speedy recovery from his recent illness. Billy has been diagnosed with fluid on the brain, and is currently receiving treatment including physical therapy. But the other bad news is that we won’t be seeing Billy in public for a while. He’s already cancelled all of his shows […] The post Billy Joel Illness Will Sadly Keep Him from Attending Tribeca Film Fest Opening For His HBO Documentary appeared fi…
Billy Joel's Wife Thanks Fans For Their Support After Billy's Brain Disorder Diagnosis
Earlier this month, beloved "Piano Man" Billy Joel announced that he'd been diagnosed with a brain disorder, forcing him to cancel all of his upcoming concert dates. To make matters worse, recent performances had exacerbated his condition, including his hearing, vision, and balance, leading his doctor to recommend rest outside of performing physical therapy. Since the announcement, fans have loudly shouted their support, which deeply moved the…
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