Billy Joel addresses his health, tells fans not to worry: 'I'm still here'

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1. Wed, 9 September 2026

   2 reports
   • abcnews.com21:56first to report
     Billy Joel addresses his health, tells fans not to worry: 'I'm still here'

     Billy Joel shared an update about his health more than a year after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus.

   • Google News - Top Stories22:16
     Billy Joel addresses his health, tells fans not to worry: 'I'm still here' - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

     Billy Joel addresses his health, tells fans not to worry: 'I'm still here' ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Billy Joel Reveals He Had a Brain Shunt Placed as Musician Shares Health Update amid NPH Diagnosis people.com Billy Joel reveals he had brain surgery, details his health scare: ‘I wasn’t steady on my feet’ Entertainment Weekly Billy Joel shocks fans with brain surgery reveal USA Today Billy Joel Says Concerts Were 'Causing Damage To My Brain Nerves' Whenever He Played Live...

2. Thu, 10 September 2026

   4 reports
   • Index.hr (Croatia)13:51
     Billy Joel otkrio da je bio na operaciji mozga: "Stanje se poboljšalo"

     GLAZBENIK Billy Joel (77) potvrdio je da je bio na operaciji mozga zbog hidrocefalusa.

   • Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)16:35
     Billy Joel prošao je kroz težak zdravstveni period, a sada je otkrio što mu se dogodilo nakon operacije

     Glazbena legenda Billy Joel (77) ponovno je ohrabrila svoje obožavatelje. Pjevač, koji je prošle godine zbog zdravstvenih problema morao zaustaviti dio svojih nastupa, sada kaže da se nakon operacije mozga osjeća bolje. Zahvat mu je, prema njegovim riječima, donio poboljšanja u ravnoteži, pamćenju i...

   • nbcchicago.com16:50edited after publishing
     Billy Joel reveals he got brain surgery because he didn’t want to lose his ‘marbles’

     previouslyBilly Joel got brain surgery to avoid losing his ‘marbles’

   • ibtimes.co.uk17:52
     Billy Joel Reveals Brain Shunt Surgery After NPH Diagnosis: 'I'm Still Here'

     Billy Joel says brain shunt surgery for normal pressure hydrocephalus has improved his memory and balance, but doctors have advised him to limit live performances during recovery.

3. Sat, 12 September 2026

   2 reports
   • themorningsun.com09:09
     Billy Joel assures fans he’s much better after brain surgery

     Billy Joel assured fans that he's "not going anywhere" after receiving a brain shunt that has improved his memory and coordination.

     1 reprint

     • macombdaily.com12 Sept, 09:09their copy
   • Vecernji list (Croatia)20:00
     Billy Joel oglasio se nakon operacije mozga i otkrio kakvo mu je zdravstveno stanje

     "Znam da su ljudi čuli: 'Oh, on ima poremećaj mozga'. Ali ja sam u redu. Samo želim da ljudi znaju: ne brinite za mene. Ne idem nikamo. Ovdje sam. Još uvijek sam ovdje", kazao je Billy Joel

4. Sun, 13 September 2026

   1 report
   • mentalfloss.com20:00
     Billy Joel's Musical Influences Are Much More Eclectic Than You Might Expect

     The "Uptown Girl" singer built his career on inspiration from Beethoven, the Beatles, and more.

5. Fri, 18 September 2026

   1 report
   • kingfm.com12:19
     Billy Joel Is Not Dead, No Matter What Google Tells You

     Google listed the Piano Man as having passed on Sept. 17 – but his publicist confirms he’s still alive.

     1 reprint

     • i95rock.com18 Sept, 12:19their copy
6. Wed, 30 September 2026

   2 reports
   • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)09:56
     “Quando mi dissero che mi avrebbero fatto un foro nel cranio non volevo più fare l’operazione al cervello. Ora stop ai concerti: suonare musica rock è come avere delle commozioni cerebrali”: parla Billy Joel

     Billy Joel ha raccontato per la prima volta i dettagli della delicata operazione al cervello a cui si è sottoposto per trattare l‘idrocefalo normoteso, diagnosticatogli nel maggio 2025. Una condizione clinica, caratterizzata dall’accumulo di liquido nel cranio, che ha costretto il 77enne cantautore americano a interrompere la sua regolare attività dal vivo. Il percorso medico, […] L'articolo “Quando mi dissero che mi avrebbero fatto un foro nel cranio non volevo più fare l’operazione al...

   • variety.com15:12
     Billy Joel Gives Health Update After Brain Surgery

     Billy Joel gave a health update during a call to his SiriusXM channel, saying that he's 'OK' after revealing he'd recently undergone brain surgery.

7. Fri, 2 October 2026

   1 report
   • Index.hr (Croatia)12:42
     Billy Joel nakon operacije mozga: "Ravnoteža mi nije najbolja i slabije čujem"

     BILLY Joel (77) se obratio fanovima nakon operacije mozga u rujnu.

8. Thu, 15 October 2026

   6 reports
   • Google News - Top Stories14:33
     Billy Joel Offers Health Update in Rare Interview as He Prepares to Sell Prized Motorcycle Collection

     Billy Joel Offers Health Update in Rare Interview as He Prepares to Sell Prized Motorcycle Collection The Hollywood Reporter Billy Joel says he can't drive, perform in new health update ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Billy Joel Is ‘Not Allowed to Drive’ amid NPH Diagnosis. Fans Can Purchase His Motorcycles Instead People.com Billy Joel sells off motorbikes after doctors tell him not to drive Yahoo Billy Joel reveals he can’t drive or perform anymore in heartbreaking health...

   • kbat.com18:36
     Billy Joel Offers a Health Update, Including Whether He'll Perform Live Again

     Just a few weeks ago, he revealed he'd undergone brain surgery to treat a disorder.

   • abcnews.com18:43
     Billy Joel says he can't drive, perform in new health update

     Billy Joel says he can't drive or perform amid his ongoing struggle with the brain condition normal pressure hydrocephalus.

   • Google News - Top Stories19:27
     Untitled report - Billy Joel · ABC News · The Hollywood Reporter

     Billy Joel says he can't drive, perform in new health update ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Billy Joel Offers Health Update in Rare Interview as He Prepares to Sell Prized Motorcycle Collection The Hollywood Reporter Billy Joel says he can't drive, unsure about touring future after brain disorder diagnosis Fox News Billy Joel Shares He Can't Drive or Perform in Heartbreaking Update Yahoo Billy Joel Is ‘Not Allowed to Drive’ amid NPH Diagnosis. Fans Can Purchase His Motorcycles...

   • Google News - Top Stories22:03
     Billy Joel Health Update as He Auctions Off Motorcycle Collection

     Billy Joel Health Update as He Auctions Off Motorcycle Collection Billboard Billy Joel Offers Health Update in Rare Interview as He Prepares to Sell Prized Motorcycle Collection The Hollywood Reporter Billy Joel says he can't drive, unsure about touring future after brain disorder diagnosis Fox News 'I'm Not Allowed to Drive': Billy Joel Shares Health Update as He Prepares to Sell Vintage Motorcycles Rolling Stone Billy Joel says he can't drive, perform in new health update ABC News - Breaking...

   • Google News - Top Stories22:27
     Billy Joel says he can't drive, unsure about touring future after brain disorder diagnosis

     Billy Joel says he can't drive, unsure about touring future after brain disorder diagnosis Fox News Billy Joel Offers Health Update in Rare Interview as He Prepares to Sell Prized Motorcycle Collection The Hollywood Reporter 'I'm Not Allowed to Drive': Billy Joel Shares Health Update as He Prepares to Sell Vintage Motorcycles Rolling Stone Billy Joel Health Update as He Auctions Off Motorcycle Collection Billboard Billy Joel says he can't drive, perform in new health update ABC News - Breaking...

9. Fri, 16 October 2026

   7 reports
   • Google News - Top Stories01:39
     'I'm Not Allowed to Drive': Billy Joel Shares Health Update as He Prepares to Sell Vintage Motorcycles

     'I'm Not Allowed to Drive': Billy Joel Shares Health Update as He Prepares to Sell Vintage Motorcycles Rolling Stone Billy Joel Offers Health Update in Rare Interview as He Prepares to Sell Prized Motorcycle Collection The Hollywood Reporter Billy Joel says he can't drive, unsure about touring future after brain disorder diagnosis Fox News Billy Joel Is ‘Not Allowed to Drive’ amid NPH Diagnosis. Fans Can Purchase His Motorcycles Instead People.com Billy Joel Shares He Can't Drive or Perform in...

   • Index.hr (Croatia)05:38
     Billy Joel otkrio što mu liječnici zabranjuju: "Jako bih se volio vratiti"

     GLAZBENIK Billy Joel (77) zbog normotenzivnog hidrocefalusa ne smije voziti ni nastupati.

   • El Mundo (Spain)07:18
     Billy Joel no puede conducir ni actuar debido a la afección cerebral que padece

     El autor de 'Piano Man' ('El hombre del piano'), de 77 años, fue diagnosticado con una hidrocefalia, una afección que se produce cuando el cerebro produce más líquido del necesario Leer

   • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)13:44
     “La mia patologia, l’idrocefalo normoteso, influisce sull’equilibrio, sulla memoria, sulla vista e sull’udito. Non è così grave ma ora non posso esibirimi”: le parole di Billy Joel

     “Influisce sull’equilibrio, sulla memoria, sulla vista e sull’udito. Ma sto bene. È una patologia cerebrale, ma non è così grave”. Così Billy Joel ha parlato delle sue condizioni di salute con The Hollywood Reporter, a pochi giorni da un’asta pubblica in cui saranno vendute oltre 70 motociclette della sua collezione privata. Il cantante ha anche […] L'articolo “La mia patologia, l’idrocefalo normoteso, influisce sull’equilibrio, sulla memoria, sulla vista e sull’udito. Non è così grave ma ora...

   • Google News - Top Stories14:45
     Billy Joel says he can't perform again amid brain disorder

     Billy Joel says he can't perform again amid brain disorder USA Today Billy Joel Offers Health Update in Rare Interview as He Prepares to Sell Prized Motorcycle Collection The Hollywood Reporter Billy Joel: Each Show Is Like 'Getting a Concussion' Newser Billy Joel says he can't drive, unsure about touring future after brain disorder diagnosis Fox News Billy Joel reveals he can no longer drive or perform amid health battle NZ Herald

   • Google News - Top Stories16:06
     'I can't do performances': Billy Joel gives health update after recent brain surgery

     'I can't do performances': Billy Joel gives health update after recent brain surgery WYFF Billy Joel says he doesn’t know if he can perform on stage again due to brain disorder NBC News Billy Joel can’t drive or perform following brain disorder diagnosis Los Angeles Times Billy Joel Offers Health Update in Rare Interview as He Prepares to Sell Prized Motorcycle Collection The Hollywood Reporter Billy Joel says he can't perform again amid brain disorder USA Today

   • nbcwashington.com20:41
     Billy Joel says he doesn’t know if he can perform on stage again
10. Sat, 17 October 2026

    1 report
    • Vecernji list (Croatia)13:10
      Slavni glazbenik rastužio obožavatelje, zbog teške dijagnoze više ne može nastupati ni voziti

      Legendarni glazbenik Billy Joel otkrio je tešku dijagnozu koja mu onemogućava vožnju i nastupe, što je izazvalo zabrinutost među njegovim brojnim obožavateljima.