Billy Joel reveals tragic diagnosis as he cancels all tour dates through next year

The Piano Man is taking a break.Billy Joel, 76, has canceled all tour dates amid a new health diagnosis.The “Uptown Girl” singer revealed the shocking news via social media on Friday, May 23, announcing he has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).The disorder happens when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull and presses on the brain, and usually occurs in people over 65, according to the Cleveland Clinic.Joel’s condition has become worse due to his recent concert performances, “leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,” his lengthy Instagram announcement read.The doctor has ordered the “We Didn’t Start the Fire” hitmaker to “refrain from performing during this recovery period” as Joel is undergoing specific physical therapy under his medical team’s instructions.That doesn’t mean Joel is out for good.The announcement ended on a positive note, with his team telling fans that Joel is “thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing 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.”The five-time Grammy winner also released a statement to his fans.“I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,” Joel shared.Those with tickets to any of Joel’s canceled shows, which include dates in New York, New Orleans, Toronto, Santa Clara, Salt Lake City, Washington, D.C.

and Liverpool, will get automatically refunded to the original form of payment used to purchase the tickets.The Post reached out to Joel’s rep for additional comment.The “New York State of Mind” singer had already postponed several tour dates in March due to a “medical condition.“The current tour will be postponed for four months to allow him to recover from recent surgery and to undergo physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors,” a statement from his team...