Billy Joel Undergoes Brain Surgery After Hydrocephalus Diagnosis
Musician Billy Joel has revealed he underwent brain surgery to implant a shunt after being diagnosed with hydrocephalus. He stated that live concerts were causing damage to his brain nerves, prompting the medical intervention to manage the condition.
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Billy Joel Says He Had Brain Surgery After His Diagnosis: ‘Don’t Worry About Me’
Billy Joel says he is doing better after brain surgery helped relieve some of the symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus, a disorder he was diagnosed with in 2025. On SiriusXM’s Billy Joel channel Wednesday, the singer talked about the surgery he agreed to after noticing “my balance was not good, I had this sensation of […]
By Pat Saperstein
Read full article →Billy Joel Says Concerts Were ‘Causing Damage To My Brain Nerves’ Whenever He Played Live
In an new interview, Joel reveals that he initially refused surgical intervention after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, and isn't sure when he'll tour again
By Andy Greene
Read full article →Billy Joel Gets Brain Shunt Implanted After Hydrocephalus Diagnosis
Billy Joel recently underwent a procedure to treat his brain condition. The "Vienna" singer shared that he had a shunt implanted in his brain after being diagnosed with normal pressure...
By Lindsay Weinberg
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