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Billy Joel's Brain Shunt; Hot Drinks and Cancer; Doctors Missing in Nepal Floods

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Having his brain operated on last year to treat normal pressure hydrocephalus, Billy Joel performed this major brain surgery. The 77-year-old singer spoke about the terrible symptoms that preceded his hospitalization, explaining in particular that he had great difficulty maintaining balance.

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American songwriter and pianist, one of the six most sold artists in the United States in the history of the country, Billy Joel has undergone brain surgery, as reported by the Independent portal.

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Billy Joel revealed that he underwent brain surgery to treat the normotensive hydrocephalus that he was diagnosed in 2025. The 77-year-old musician said that the procedure improved his memory, balance and functional capacity. Uptown Girl's interpreter shared the details during a broadcast of his channel on SiriusXM, according to People. [...] The entry Billy Joel reveals his state of health after brain surgery: "I'm not going anywhere" was first…

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MedPage Today broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
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