Billy Joel tried to kill himself twice before realizing he could channel his sadness into music
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Billy Joel tried to kill himself twice before realizing he could channel his sadness into music
""I had no place to live; I was sleeping in laundromats, and I was depressed, I think to the point of almost being psychotic. So I figured, 'That's it. I don't want to live anymore.'""
""He was in a coma for days and days and days. She thought she had killed her brother.""
Billy Joel is facing serious health and emotional challenges, including the cancellation of his concerts due to a brain disorder that may cause dementia. In a recent documentary, he opened up about his attempts to take his life in his 20s after a tumultuous relationship with his bandmate's wife, leading to feelings of guilt and depression. Joel's candor about these experiences sheds light on the darker side of fame and personal turmoil, illustrating how these moments impacted his life and career significantly.
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