Billy Joel Progresses in Hydrocephalus Recovery

Billy Joel is making steady progress in his recovery from normal pressure hydrocephalus, a rare brain disorder that prompted him to cancel all scheduled concerts last May, according to an update from his daughter Alexa Ray Joel.

The 76-year-old singer-songwriter, known as the Piano Man, revealed his diagnosis of the neurological condition, which involves a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain's ventricles that can impair balance, vision, hearing and cognitive function. Doctors advised him to pause performing after recent shows worsened his symptoms. In a statement at the time, Joel expressed gratitude for fan support and commitment to prioritizing his health through physical therapy.

Alexa Ray Joel, 40, shared the encouraging news ahead of a sold-out tribute concert honoring her father's music at New York City's Carnegie Hall on Thursday. "He's doing physical therapy regularly and he's doing great," she told The Hollywood Reporter. "He's lost weight as he's on his diet." She praised his resilience, adding, "I'm so proud of him. He's such a trooper, so resilient and committed to being healthy and proactive. He's a fighter. He's always been a fighter and talks in his...