Overview
- Joel was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus in May, a condition that builds up cerebrospinal fluid and disrupts hearing, vision and balance.
- He has canceled every scheduled concert from his planned 2025 shows through 2026, including dates at Madison Square Garden and Anfield Stadium.
- Doctors have advised him to refrain from performing until his recovery advances, prescribing a regimen of specialized physical therapy.
- His wife Alexis Roderick Joel and daughters have publicly thanked fans for their support and emphasized their optimism about his rehabilitation.
- Joel will miss the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of his documentary "And So It Goes" but insists he is not retiring and aims to resume touring.