In May 2025, Billy Joel announced that he was cancelling all of his upcoming concerts. The legendary singer revealed that he'd been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), which is a rare brain disorder.
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Since then, there have been relatively few updates on Billy's health. That is, until now.
When speaking with the Hollywood Reporter in an interview on Thursday, March 12, Billy's daughter provided an update on his health.
'He's doing physical therapy regularly,' she said. "I'm so proud of him. He's such a trooper, so resilient and committed to being healthy and proactive. He's a fighter. He's always been a fighter and talks in his documentary about how life's like a fight."
Billy's daughter also noted that he's been on a diet and lost weight throughout his process of getting his health back on track.
"I know a lot of people are worried about me and my health, but I'm okay,' Billy Joel told People in July. "What I have is something very few people know about, including me, no matter how much you try to research it."
Billy Joel's Daughter Honored Him at Carnegie Hall
Following her interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Billy Joel's daughter proceeded to honor her father with a performance at Carnegie Hall.
"He was so excited when he first played Carnegie Hall in the '70s, so it's exciting for him to come back decades later and see amazing artists and his daughter pay tribute to him,' his daughter said. 'It's a full-circle moment."
Interestingly, it was his daughter who convinced him to attend the event. Multiple musicians honored his work and musical output by playing tribute versions of his biggest hits.
"I said, "Dad, you better be there! This is Carnegie Hall. Everyone's paying tribute to you, and it's an amazing group of artists."
As you can imagine, the event drew a sizeable crowd, with fans and artists all in attendance. And, of course, Billy's fans will welcome the positive update regarding his health and battle with normal pressure hydrocephalus.
However, it's unlikely we see him back on stage any time soon, as his recovery continues.
