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Billy Joel's Daughter Alexa Ray Joel Reacts to His Health Diagnosis with Nod to Lyrics from a Song He Wrote for Her


Billy Joel's daughter Alexa Ray Joel reacted to his normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) diagnosis in an Instagram post shared on May 24, a day after the musician revealed he is dealing with the condition. Billy shares Alexa with ex Christie Brinkley.

The"Piano Man" singer, 76, announced on Friday, May 23, that he will be canceling all scheduled concerts following a recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus(NPH), a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain ventricles. "I just wanted to thank you all for the beautiful outpouring of love and support amid the recent news of My Father’s health diagnosis," Alexa, who Billy shares with ex Christie Brinkley, continued. According to a statement obtained by PEOPLE that was then posted on his Instagram, Billy's NPH has been made worse by recent concert performances, leading to problems with his hearing, vision and balance.

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