Overview

• Joel has called off 17 concerts in the US and UK after doctors diagnosed him with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition that causes balance, vision and hearing issues.
• On Howard Stern’s radio show, Joel stated “I’m not going to die,” offering reassurance about his condition’s outlook.
• He is currently undergoing physiotherapy and medical treatment, pausing performances on his doctor’s recommendation.
• The Tribeca Film Festival–premiered documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" features his candid accounts of two suicide attempts in his early 20s.
• The film also details his affair with Elizabeth Weber, which ended his friendship with bandmate Jon Small and contributed to his deep guilt and isolation.