Billy Joel’s daughter is talking out in assist of her father following his latest well being prognosis.
Alexa Ray Joel — the daughter of the “Piano Man” and his ex-wife, mannequin Christie Brinkley — took to Instagram on Sunday (Could 25) to thank followers for his or her assist and share an uplifting message after her father revealed he had been recognized with regular strain hydrocephalus (NPH), a sort of mind dysfunction.
“SOUND UP 🕊️ We love you and we received you, Pop!” Alexa wrote alongside a black-and-white illustration of a father holding his younger daughter’s hand. “I simply needed to thanks all for the gorgeous outpouring of affection and assist amid the latest information of My Father’s well being prognosis.”
She continued, “My Dad is the strongest and most resilient man I’ve ever identified… and he’s totally dedicated to creating a full restoration with ongoing physical-therapy remedies as he continues to regain his energy.”
Final week, Joel introduced the cancellation of all upcoming performances as a result of problems associated to NPH.
“This situation has been exacerbated by latest live performance performances, resulting in issues with listening to, imaginative and prescient and steadiness,” he stated in a press release. “Beneath his physician’s directions, Billy is present process particular bodily remedy and has been suggested to chorus from performing throughout this restoration interval. Billy is grateful for the wonderful care he’s receiving and is absolutely dedicated to prioritizing his well being.”
The cancellations embody a number of scheduled appearances all through summer time and fall 2025, in addition to early 2026, together with joint exhibits with Sting, Rod Stewart, and Stevie Nicks.
Alexa Ray concluded her message with a touching quote from her father’s 1993 ballad, “Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel),” from his River of Desires album.
“The real care, empathy, and concern from everybody means a lot to him… it means lots to me, too,” she wrote. “‘Sometime We’ll All Be Gone / However Lullabies Go On And On / They By no means Die / That’s How You And I Will Be.’ ⚓️ The music continues…”
A singer, songwriter and pianist in her personal proper, Alexa Ray has shared the stage along with her father on a number of events, together with exhibits lately throughout his historic residency at New York’s Madison Sq. Backyard.
Christie Brinkley, Alexa’s mom, additionally shared a message of assist for her ex-husband on Saturday (Could 24).
“Pricey Billy, the entire Brinkley gang is sending you numerous love and good needs for a full and speedy restoration,” she wrote on Instagram. “I’m positive I’m talking for everybody in that room after I say please take excellent care of your self, all of us need you again in that white scorching highlight, you’re OUR piano man.”
See Alexa Ray’s full tribute to her father on Instagram right here.
