Billy Joel suffers from brain disorder: emotional words from ex-wife and daughter

Christie Brinkley (71) sent her ex-husband Billy Joel (76) a warm message after he was diagnosed with a brain disorder. The “piano man” had to cancel all planned concerts because of the disease. The daughter also shared an emotional statement.

Born in Australians Christie Brinkley, a touching message together with a video clip of her and her daughter Sailor Brinkley-Cook from one of Billy’s former concerts in New York. She started her contribution with the news that her entire “Brinkley gang” sent him a lot of love and good wishes for a complete and quick recovery. She noticed that she was reminded of all the joy he created.

She also praised the singer’s ability to bring people together through his music. “You transform an arena full of strangers into a living room full of friends when we all vibrate in line with them. I am sure that I speak for everyone when I say: take care of you well – we all want to see you again in the spotlight. You are our piano man and we are always in the mood for your melodies.”

Also the daughter Alexa Ray Joel (39). She thanked for the fans’ encouragement and wrote: “My father is the most strongest and most resistant man I know … and he is determined to fully recover with the help of continuous physiotherapy treatments while further gaining strength”.

Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley were married from 1985 to 1994. The daughter Alexa Ray Joel, as a singer-songwriter, stepped into the footsteps of her famous father.

The Billy Joel team announced on May 23 that he was suffering from normal pressure hydrocephalus. Since this disease often occurs in older people, retirement pressure is also spoken of. His condition worsened through his recent concert appearances, and he had problems with hearing, seeing and balance. All shows until July 2026 were canceled.