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Variety reports:

Billy Joel has announced the cancellation of 17 shows he booked at stadiums across North America and England, due to his recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH).

In a statement, Joel and his team said the condition had been exacerbated by recent concert performances, “leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance.”

Under his doctor’s orders, Joel is said to be undergoing “specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period.”

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— Variety (@Variety) May 23, 2025