Overview

• Howard Stern said he dined with Joel weeks after the diagnosis and that the singer wanted fans to know he is “not dying.”
• Joel revealed in May that he has normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain.
• He has called off all 17 scheduled concerts across North America and England and is following a doctor-ordered regimen of physical therapy.
• The diagnosis has been linked to worsening hearing, vision and balance issues after recent performances.
• His wife expressed gratitude for fans’ support and his daughter praised his strength and commitment to a full recovery.