Howard Stern is providing an replace on Billy Joel’s well being.
“I noticed Billy Joel two weeks in the past [and] we had dinner collectively,” Stern, 71, stated on the Tuesday, June 3, episode of his eponymous radio present. “He’s doing high-quality. He does have points, however he stated, ‘Yeah, you possibly can inform folks I’m not dying.’ He desires folks to know that. He’s acquired to cope with some medical stuff.”
In accordance with Stern, it “was pleasant” to meet up with Joel, 76.
“We had a good time with the wives,” the radio persona added, referring to spouse Beth Stern and Joel’s partner, Alexis Roderick Joel. “We had an amazing dialog. I used to be telling him [that] I’m having fun with taking part in classical music on the guitar. He lit up as a result of that’s what he’s into. It was even his birthday, so I introduced out the guitar and sang ‘Completely satisfied Birthday’ to him.”
Billy Joel is taking a break from performing after a current well being situation has triggered stress on his physique. Joel, 76, introduced through an Instagram assertion on Friday, Could 23, that he’s canceling “all scheduled concert events following a current prognosis of regular stress hydrocephalus (NPH).” The Grammy winner’s staff defined, “This situation has been […]
Billy introduced final month that he was recognized with regular stress hydrocephalus (NPH), a mind dysfunction, and wanted to cancel his upcoming tour with the intention to get better.
“This situation has been exacerbated by current live performance performances, resulting in issues with listening to, imaginative and prescient and steadiness,” Billy’s Could 23 assertion learn. “Beneath his physician’s directions, Billy is present process particular bodily remedy and has been suggested to chorus from performing through the restoration interval.”
The assertion continued, “Billy is grateful for the wonderful care he’s receiving and is totally dedicated to prioritizing his well being. He’s grateful for the help from followers throughout this time and appears ahead to the day when he can, as soon as once more, take the stage.”
In a private message shared on the finish of the letter, the legendary musician pressured that he was “sincerely sorry” to disappoint his followers however thanked them “for understanding.”
Alexa Ray Joel supplied heartwarming help for her dad Billy Joel following the announcement that he has been recognized with a mind dysfunction. “We love you and we acquired you, Pop! I simply wished to thanks all for the attractive outpouring of affection and help amid the current information of My Father’s well being prognosis,” […]
As Billy recuperates, he’s been supported by spouse Alexis, 43, his youngsters — he shares two daughters with Alexis and eldest daughter Alexa Ray with ex-wife Christie Brinkley — and their family members.
“Thanks for the outpouring of affection and help,” Alexis wrote through Instagram on Could 26. “We’re so grateful for the great care and swift prognosis we acquired. Invoice is beloved by so many, and to us, he’s a father and husband who’s on the middle of our world. We’re eager for his restoration. We stay up for seeing you all sooner or later.”
Brinkley, 71, additionally rallied round her ex-husband.
“Expensive Billy, the entire Brinkley gang is sending you a lot of love and good needs for a full and speedy restoration,” she wrote through Instagram on Could 24. “I’m positive I’m talking for everybody in that room once I say, please take excellent care of your self, all of us need you again in that white scorching highlight. You’re OUR piano man — and we’re all the time within the temper to your melodies, and all of us hope you’re feeling alright!”