"He's doing physical therapy regularly and he's doing great. He's lost weight as he's on his diet. 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 documentary about how life's like a fight."
"I know a lot of people are worried about me and my health, but I'm okay. What I have is something very few people know about, including me, no matter how much you try to research it. I'm doing my best to work with it and to recover from it."
"They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I'm feeling. I feel good."
Billy Joel was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a brain disorder caused by cerebrospinal fluid buildup affecting hearing, vision, and balance. His daughter Alexa Ray Joel reports he is doing well, attending regular physical therapy, losing weight through diet changes, and demonstrating resilience and commitment to his health. Joel has shared encouraging updates, stating he feels good and is working to recover from the condition. Despite doctors recommending he refrain from performing temporarily, Joel maintains a positive outlook and continues to manage his diagnosis proactively with medical support.
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