Singer-songwriter Billy Joel has announced the cancellation of all his upcoming concerts after being diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, a condition that causes a build-up of fluid in the brain.
A post on the 76-year-old's Instagram page said: "This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance.
"Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period.
"Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritising his health. He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage."
Joel said: "I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding."
Beginning his career in the mid-1960s, the music legend is best known for songs such as Piano Man, Uptown Girl, Tell Her About It, and An Innocent Man.
Watch: An RTÉ News report on Billy Joel's visit to Dublin in May 1990 for a concert at the RDS
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Joel has won five Grammy Awards and been nominated for 23.
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by one of his heroes, Ray Charles, in 1999.
In March of this year, the New York-born singer rescheduled his two UK shows, planned for 2025, because of a then-unspecified medical condition.
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus is an uncommon and poorly understood condition that most often affects people over the age of 60.
It can be difficult to diagnose, as its symptoms - mobility problems and dementia - are associated with more common conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
Source: Press Association
