{"id":28166,"date":"2025-05-24T15:08:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T15:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=28166"},"modified":"2025-05-24T15:08:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T15:08:12","slug":"billy-joel-reveals-diagnosis-and-cancels-all-scheduled-concerts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=28166","title":{"rendered":"Billy Joel Reveals Diagnosis and Cancels All Scheduled Concerts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">The music icon&#8217;s recent health update comes several months after he lost his balance and fell during a live concert. Following the diagnosis, doctors have since urged him to step away from performing.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Billy Joel released a statement on Instagram on May 23, 2025, announcing that he is canceling all upcoming concerts after being diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH).<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/ZphZS5vL?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-second-floor__HFrmf\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">This condition\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/15849-normal-pressure-hydrocephalus-nph\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/15849-normal-pressure-hydrocephalus-nph\">leads to fluid buildup<\/a>\u00a0in or around the brain, disrupting its normal function. It often impacts memory, focus, thinking skills, and movement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Though the symptoms can seem like dementia, NPH is sometimes reversible. It mostly affects people over 65, and treatment usually involves surgery to insert a shunt that helps drain the extra fluid from the skull.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/bWGce9f7?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Since NPH can interfere with movement and coordination, Joel&#8217;s medical team advised him to take a break from performing. They noted that recent shows made his condition worse, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The music star&#8217;s decision to step away from performing wasn&#8217;t made lightly. Along with following his doctor&#8217;s advice, he expressed deep appreciation for the medical care he&#8217;s been receiving and made it clear that taking care of his health is his top priority.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/CpBVW-yPVdKOYs75AYKn1CpACt8k3YOoa-4fakQuzlI\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzMzZmE5OGQ2MjNlZWVkNzVhMmYyYmZjMmM3MWFiZWQzZDQ2MWU3OWE4MWExMGJiMTdmMTZlZDdjZjMyYTlhMi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NTkzJmhlaWdodD05Nw.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/kSkQRLU-p3-zn0u9AyXnzeEGVMc_OXFikP040tJwD0s\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzMzZmE5OGQ2MjNlZWVkNzVhMmYyYmZjMmM3MWFiZWQzZDQ2MWU3OWE4MWExMGJiMTdmMTZlZDdjZjMyYTlhMi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NTkzJmhlaWdodD05Nw.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/MJzZoDsjGw7H_aqOFo6Nd9f72VttkaNS5C6TRkB5vz8\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzMzZmE5OGQ2MjNlZWVkNzVhMmYyYmZjMmM3MWFiZWQzZDQ2MWU3OWE4MWExMGJiMTdmMTZlZDdjZjMyYTlhMi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NTkzJmhlaWdodD05Nw.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/GBknvvnusowS_y1zQW1fNUHKq2RPV7FGkUsqBlFF-xE\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzMzZmE5OGQ2MjNlZWVkNzVhMmYyYmZjMmM3MWFiZWQzZDQ2MWU3OWE4MWExMGJiMTdmMTZlZDdjZjMyYTlhMi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NTkzJmhlaWdodD05Nw.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/QGNdHXz2rHmQT0pJTrrUt9k8eSPHEd9YdA6MtAqmC6E\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzMzZmE5OGQ2MjNlZWVkNzVhMmYyYmZjMmM3MWFiZWQzZDQ2MWU3OWE4MWExMGJiMTdmMTZlZDdjZjMyYTlhMi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NTkzJmhlaWdodD05Nw.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/c33fa98d623eeed75a2f2bfc2c71abed3d461e79a81a10bb17f16ed7cf32a9a2.png\" alt=\"A fan comments on Billy Joel's health announcement, dated, May 2025 | Source: X\/@kellycrumbs67\" width=\"593\" height=\"97\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A fan comments on Billy Joel&#8217;s health announcement, dated, May 2025 | Source: X\/@kellycrumbs67<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The singer-songwriter also showed gratitude to fans for standing by him,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKAHmiERETO\/c\/18510033733029203\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKAHmiERETO\/c\/18510033733029203\/?img_index=1\"><u>sharing<\/u><\/a>\u00a0that he&#8217;s hopeful about returning to the stage one day:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<blockquote class=\"ContentRenderer_blockquote__DAX00\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;I&#8217;m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/ZWgbVIqY?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Joel&#8217;s message drew a wave of emotion from fans, many of whom shared heartfelt words in the comments. One supporter\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKAHmiERETO\/c\/18510033733029203\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKAHmiERETO\/c\/18510033733029203\/?img_index=1\"><u>wrote<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;This breaks my heart. Hoping for a fast recovery.&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKAHmiERETO\/c\/18070093147784372\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKAHmiERETO\/c\/18070093147784372\/?img_index=1\"><u>said,<\/u><\/a><i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">\u00a0&#8220;We can&#8217;t lose you.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-0\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Others joined in with well wishes,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKAHmiERETO\/c\/18510630442034135\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKAHmiERETO\/c\/18510630442034135\/?img_index=1\"><u>writing<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Prayer for a very quick recovery,&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0and,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Get better soon Billy. Sending prayers your way.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-1\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The messages from fans come after an incident in February 2025, when Joel\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@dailymailau\/video\/7476266534206278930?lang=en&amp;q=billy%20joel%20concert&amp;t=1748036537293\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@dailymailau\/video\/7476266534206278930?lang=en&amp;q=billy%20joel%20concert&amp;t=1748036537293\">fell on stage<\/a>\u00a0during a concert. A video from that night captured him spinning a microphone stand \u2014 moments later, he tossed it aside, lost his balance, and fell.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Before the fall, Joel had already laid out big plans for the months ahead. Earlier that same month, the 76-year-old\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/business\/touring\/billy-joel-history-summer-tour-new-york-stadiums-1235909477\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/business\/touring\/billy-joel-history-summer-tour-new-york-stadiums-1235909477\/\"><u>announced a tour<\/u><\/a>\u00a0set to begin on March 15, 2025, in Toronto.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/W4H3vcak?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As part of the schedule, he was expected to perform at all three major sports stadiums in the New York City area \u2014 marking the first time any artist would do so in a single summer. These shows were to take place over several weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;I&#8217;m looking forward to playing these iconic stadiums this summer \u2014 each holds personal significance to me,&#8221; Joel\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/business\/touring\/billy-joel-history-summer-tour-new-york-stadiums-1235909477\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/business\/touring\/billy-joel-history-summer-tour-new-york-stadiums-1235909477\/\"><u>said<\/u><\/a>\u00a0in an interview at the time. &#8220;There&#8217;s nothing like the energy of the crowds in New York, and sharing a stage with my friends, Rod Stewart, Sting and Stevie Nicks, whose music always inspires me, is extremely rewarding.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/gduW0tlB?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Joel&#8217;s excitement for the summer stadium shows came not long after closing a major chapter in his career. In July of the previous year, he wrapped up a ten-year residency at New York&#8217;s Madison Square Garden, where he performed monthly for a decade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">According to Billboard Boxscore, the run\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/business\/touring\/billy-joel-history-summer-tour-new-york-stadiums-1235909477\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/business\/touring\/billy-joel-history-summer-tour-new-york-stadiums-1235909477\/\"><u>brought in $266.7 million<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and drew 1.9 million attendees across 104 concerts. He missed only two scheduled months \u2014 June 2017 and December 2022 \u2014 and paused for about a year and a half during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/RAIG1wNS?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">But as the new tour approached, circumstances shifted when Joel shared a health-related update just days before the first show. On March 11, 2025, he posted on Instagram that all upcoming concerts would be pushed back\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHEDoZTRGQD\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHEDoZTRGQD\/\"><u>due to a medical issue.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/Mvqy2QnF?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-5\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The tour was postponed for four months to allow time for recovery from surgery and to continue physical therapy with his medical team. The New York native is expected to fully recover, with the tour set to restart at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on July 5, 2025. He\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHEDoZTRGQD\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHEDoZTRGQD\/\"><u>penned<\/u><\/a>:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<blockquote class=\"ContentRenderer_blockquote__DAX00\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first. I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/rG0mP6oj?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-6\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\" data-google-query-id=\"CPDhgpuxvI0DFZ2R2AUdjccsRw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03_2__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Initially, reports revealed that Joel&#8217;s 16-show tour would conclude on November 1, 2025 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida. While the schedule focused mostly on North American cities, it also included two dates in the United Kingdom \u2014 Edinburgh on June 7 and Liverpool on June 21.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/YP3E3LOY?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-7\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\" data-google-query-id=\"CPqsoJuxvI0DFYaLZgIdi8AxoA\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04_2__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"><a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/news.amomama.com\/439533-girls-look-just-like-daddy-incredible.html\">Billy Joel&#8217;s<\/a>\u00a0recent health struggles have led him to pause his long-anticipated tour, following a fall and a serious medical diagnosis. 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