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Alexa Ray Joel Says Billy Joel Is 'Doing Great' in Recovery as Carnegie Hall Tribute Honors Him

His daughter reports steady progress in therapy, with full-scale touring still paused.

Overview

  • Alexa Ray Joel told The Hollywood Reporter that her father is doing physical therapy regularly, has lost weight on a diet, and is staying positive about recovery.
  • Billy Joel canceled all scheduled concerts in May 2025 after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, with doctors saying recent performances worsened balance, vision, and hearing.
  • He made a brief, two-song appearance in January at a Wellington, Florida celebration, joking with the crowd and performing from the piano.
  • On March 12 he attended The Music of Billy Joel tribute at Carnegie Hall, where he was honored and was seen walking with a cane.
  • No timetable for a return to touring has been announced; NPH involves excess cerebrospinal fluid that can affect walking, thinking, and bladder control, according to medical groups.