Billy Joel says brain surgery came after NPH diagnosis: ‘I’m not going anywhere’
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Billy Joel has revealed that he had brain surgery and described the procedure as a big improvement, saying his memory and balance have gotten better. The 77-year-old musician, who first disclosed his diagnosis he announced in May 2025, told his SiriusXM show he initially said no to the operation. Joel said that he eventually agreed to the surgery after researching the benefits, and he has not yet booked new tour dates. He also told his physicians think that playing loud rock music was like having a concussion every show, which helped lead to his condition.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Billy Joel discloses he underwent brain surgery after scary new diagnosis: ‘I’m not going anywhere’. The "Uptown Girl" crooner announced his brain disorder diagnosis in May 2025, but says he's following doctors' advice…
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Daily Mail (outlet profile)
Billy Joel, 77, reveals he underwent brain surgery after being diagnosed with rare disorder: 'I'm still here'. He detailed having a shunt implanted in his brain on the latest episode of his SiriusXM show The Billy Joel…
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CNews (outlet profile)
«On m’a implanté une valve» : Billy Joel confie avoir été opéré du cerveau et donne de bonne nouvelle de sa santé. Le chanteur Billy Joel a confié avoir subi une chirurgie cérébrale, après avoir révélé en mai 2025 souff…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Billy Joel says he underwent surgery that he initially said no to: ‘I didn’t want to do that’. Legendary singer-songwriter also explained why he has yet to book any new tour dates
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O Globo (outlet profile)
Billy Joel revela cirurgia no cérebro após diagnóstico de condição rara. Billy Joel revelou que passou por uma cirurgia no cérebro para tratar a hidrocefalia de pressão normal, condição diagnosticada em 2025 e que o lev…
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Metropoles (outlet profile)
Billy Joel revela que fez cirurgia cerebral após diagnóstico de doença rara. O artista revelou em entrevista que o procedimento cirúrgico trouxe melhora para sintomas que afetavam a memória e o equilíbrio
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Folha de S.Paulo (outlet profile)
Billy Joel passa por cirurgia no cérebro após cancelar shows e relata recuperação. Billy Joel disse que passou por uma cirurgia cerebral recentemente -o procedimento consistiu na implantação de uma válvula para drenar o…
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Lenta.ru (outlet profile)
Легендарный Билли Джоэл перенес операцию на мозге
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UOL (outlet profile)
Billy Joel passa por cirurgia no cérebro após cancelar shows e relata recuperação
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M24.ru (outlet profile)
Пианист Билли Джоэл перенес операцию на головном мозге. У музыканта диагностировали нормотензивную гидроцефалию
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Пятый канал (outlet profile)
Певец Билли Джоэл перенес операцию на головном мозге. О редком заболевании артиста стало известно весной 2025 года.
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NBC News (outlet profile)
Billy Joel reveals he got brain surgery because he didn’t want to lose his ‘marbles’. Long Island troubadour Billy Joel revealed Tuesday that he underwent brain surgery because he didn’t want to lose his “marbles.”
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Fox News (outlet profile)
Billy Joel says loud rock concerts damaged his nerves, led to his brain surgery and NPH diagnosis. Billy Joel revealed doctors told him playing rock 'n' roll music very loud was like a concussion every show, c…
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La Nación (outlet profile)
Billy Joel reveló que se sometió a una delicada intervención cerebral: “No me voy a ir a ninguna parte, sigo aquí”. El músico de 77 años padece desde hace un tiempo hidrocefalia de presión normal, dolencia que lo mantie…
Factual core
- Billy Joel revealed on Tuesday that he underwent brain surgery.