Overview
- Alexa Ray Joel told The Hollywood Reporter that her father is doing regular physical therapy, has lost weight on his diet, and is doing great.
- Billy Joel was seen walking with a cane in New York City hours before a Carnegie Hall tribute in his honor on Thursday.
- Alexa Ray Joel said she encouraged him to attend the event and planned a special performance, with Rob Thomas, Wyclef Jean, and Gavin DeGraw also slated to perform.
- Joel disclosed an NPH diagnosis in May 2025 and canceled scheduled concerts to prioritize treatment and recovery.
- He made a brief surprise appearance in January 2026 in Wellington, Florida, performing two songs in a sign of limited, selective returns to the stage.