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Billy 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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After announcing in May 2025 that he was to postpone his world tour, Billy Joel took care of his health. He achieved a normal pressure hydrocephaly, the singer had to observe a rest period.

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Billy Joel's first wife, Elizabeth Weber, has spoken about her marriage for the first time since their divorce. The 76-year-old told People magazine at the Tribeca Film Festival, where the film Billy Joel: And So It Goes premiered, that she fondly remembers her marriage to the star, to whom she was married for nine years.

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After it was recently announced that Billy Joel has been diagnosed with a rare brain disorder, a close friend of his has revealed more about his health condition. The 76-year-old musician canceled all of his concerts last month after receiving news that he had developed normotensive hydrocephalus (NPH) – a condition that causes fluid to build up on the brain. He posted an announcement on social media that the disorder was causing him problems wi…

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The Washington Post broke the news in on Friday, May 23, 2025.
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