{"id":28276,"date":"2025-05-26T17:49:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T17:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=28276"},"modified":"2025-05-26T17:49:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T17:49:03","slug":"christie-brinkley-speaks-about-her-ex-husband-billy-joels-recent-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=28276","title":{"rendered":"Christie Brinkley Speaks About Her Ex-husband Billy Joel&#8217;s Recent Diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">A health announcement from Billy Joel prompted an Instagram message from Christie Brinkley, a tribute from their daughter, and a wave of varied reactions across social media.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On May 23, 2025, Billy Joel announced that he had been diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a brain condition most common in people over sixty-five.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/IpgMDaA0?_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__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/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__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKAHmiERETO\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKAHmiERETO\/?img_index=1\">The statement<\/a>, shared via Instagram, explained that recent concerts had worsened his symptoms, which include problems with hearing, vision, and balance. All scheduled concerts were canceled, and he began physical therapy under medical supervision.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/iFUjfVBg?_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__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_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\">The next day, on May 24, Christie Brinkley\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKDYR3GtVtY\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKDYR3GtVtY\/\">posted a tribute<\/a>\u00a0on Instagram. The video clip showed her and her daughter, Sailor, attending one of Joel&#8217;s concerts. Her caption\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKDYR3GtVtY\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKDYR3GtVtY\/\">read<\/a>, &#8220;Dear Billy ,The whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/OOrbYcD5?_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__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_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<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">She explained that the post was initially inspired by her search for photos of Joel with their daughter Alexa Ray Joel. During that search, she came across the video clip, which made her laugh but also reminded her of the energy and joy Joel brings to his audiences.<\/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.ondoho.com\/BmDU9uZocJYRBC7V1Gz8l04JIlsXrAh6C6_r0a1k4MY\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vM2M5MDE1M2I1NjA1NGU2ZGZiMDZkMTQwZjI3NjM4OWQyNTE1MjUxNTYxNzEyMjI0LmpwZz93aWR0aD0yMDAwJmhlaWdodD0xMzMyJndpZHRoPTIwMDAmaGVpZ2h0PTEzMzI.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/VZQqvpPepAhje34wDF9jYDh2uTjXGojIjGTppxFap8M\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vM2M5MDE1M2I1NjA1NGU2ZGZiMDZkMTQwZjI3NjM4OWQyNTE1MjUxNTYxNzEyMjI0LmpwZz93aWR0aD0yMDAwJmhlaWdodD0xMzMyJndpZHRoPTIwMDAmaGVpZ2h0PTEzMzI.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/qhJt5rK-1hFlCl0VEVDo0rfdHmw5oIfhjekhtvP6GgE\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vM2M5MDE1M2I1NjA1NGU2ZGZiMDZkMTQwZjI3NjM4OWQyNTE1MjUxNTYxNzEyMjI0LmpwZz93aWR0aD0yMDAwJmhlaWdodD0xMzMyJndpZHRoPTIwMDAmaGVpZ2h0PTEzMzI.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/ll2e6mupIsNVD3dE2oBtswRMCX1mPXugR7EFgybz0SY\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vM2M5MDE1M2I1NjA1NGU2ZGZiMDZkMTQwZjI3NjM4OWQyNTE1MjUxNTYxNzEyMjI0LmpwZz93aWR0aD0yMDAwJmhlaWdodD0xMzMyJndpZHRoPTIwMDAmaGVpZ2h0PTEzMzI.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/P107CjxJi0VZo9AUbS381q01l__i95FqoCCXWSbosIc\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vM2M5MDE1M2I1NjA1NGU2ZGZiMDZkMTQwZjI3NjM4OWQyNTE1MjUxNTYxNzEyMjI0LmpwZz93aWR0aD0yMDAwJmhlaWdodD0xMzMyJndpZHRoPTIwMDAmaGVpZ2h0PTEzMzI.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.ondoho.com\/3c90153b56054e6dfb06d140f276389d2515251561712224.jpg\" alt=\"Christie Brinkley and Billy Joel circa 1993 in New York City | Photo: Getty Images\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1332\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Christie Brinkley and Billy Joel circa 1993 in New York City | Photo: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;It also reminded me of all the joy you create, and all the sensational sing a longs [sic] you&#8217;ve lead [sic] \u2026 you turn an arena of strangers into a living room full of friends as we all sway in unison,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKDYR3GtVtY\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKDYR3GtVtY\/\">continued<\/a>. She emphasized how many people are rooting for his recovery and expressed a collective desire to see him return to the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/nPsN6tg?_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__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_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\">&#8220;We all want you back in that white hot spotlight, you&#8217;re OUR piano man. And we&#8217;re always in the mood for your melodies And we all hope you&#8217;re feeling alright! We Love You, the kids, me and a whole bunch of full arenas,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKDYR3GtVtY\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKDYR3GtVtY\/\">concluded<\/a>.<\/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__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_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\">Responses to her post quickly followed. Many praised the gesture, with one\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TMZ\/posts\/pfbid02Bmp6L3sAcMT6qPbKjRKjNrwDdf9EsQvqU8ZUaxpYS28PnnvVKaKkvJSWLfftnGiAl?comment_id=1181617277041094\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TMZ\/posts\/pfbid02Bmp6L3sAcMT6qPbKjRKjNrwDdf9EsQvqU8ZUaxpYS28PnnvVKaKkvJSWLfftnGiAl?comment_id=1181617277041094\">commenter<\/a>\u00a0writing,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;That&#8217;s class.&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TMZ\/posts\/pfbid02Bmp6L3sAcMT6qPbKjRKjNrwDdf9EsQvqU8ZUaxpYS28PnnvVKaKkvJSWLfftnGiAl?comment_id=918641293676286\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TMZ\/posts\/pfbid02Bmp6L3sAcMT6qPbKjRKjNrwDdf9EsQvqU8ZUaxpYS28PnnvVKaKkvJSWLfftnGiAl?comment_id=918641293676286\">added<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Very classy.&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0Some saw her post as evidence of lasting goodwill, such as one user who\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ABCNews\/posts\/pfbid0bmb2G57BBbWkmkYTd1Aptp5yV3AKG7rSzDxLPq5UvAQKEbyNKNZTzLNvDArJj7o2l?comment_id=673933842101342\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ABCNews\/posts\/pfbid0bmb2G57BBbWkmkYTd1Aptp5yV3AKG7rSzDxLPq5UvAQKEbyNKNZTzLNvDArJj7o2l?comment_id=673933842101342\">commented<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;That&#8217;s because he was never cruel or mean to her. He respected her. So she is paying it back to him.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/ee3ILMO?_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__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_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\">Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ABCNews\/posts\/pfbid0bmb2G57BBbWkmkYTd1Aptp5yV3AKG7rSzDxLPq5UvAQKEbyNKNZTzLNvDArJj7o2l?comment_id=1223741396055796\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ABCNews\/posts\/pfbid0bmb2G57BBbWkmkYTd1Aptp5yV3AKG7rSzDxLPq5UvAQKEbyNKNZTzLNvDArJj7o2l?comment_id=1223741396055796\">shared<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;My heart goes out to Billy and his family during this difficult time. It&#8217;s beautiful to see Christie showing such grace and support\u2014true love and compassion don&#8217;t end with divorce. Wishing him strength, healing, and all the love he needs right now.&#8221;<\/i><\/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.ondoho.com\/lrM9SHVKohWuHjG7UrWiM-WGNBm45MlEuKKBv1MfOzc\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGVlOGU0YzEwMjJlZjAxMWM0YmQzYjBjM2ViNjRhYjMxYzRmZjQ0MThlMzZjZjhhM2QxNjMxM2Y2ZDlkZDJjOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjc0MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTgyOA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/JaGXthIUCWfgplmnABBnyNIg_qqysPXGK1fnJOW2t1o\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGVlOGU0YzEwMjJlZjAxMWM0YmQzYjBjM2ViNjRhYjMxYzRmZjQ0MThlMzZjZjhhM2QxNjMxM2Y2ZDlkZDJjOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjc0MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTgyOA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/0MOzFA1OdxLWqEEH35ZLhpUdhuN4zfZW-voyMG6uNnU\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGVlOGU0YzEwMjJlZjAxMWM0YmQzYjBjM2ViNjRhYjMxYzRmZjQ0MThlMzZjZjhhM2QxNjMxM2Y2ZDlkZDJjOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjc0MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTgyOA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/7ed-SdrOOQry-1M5AF-Dxg9TkoSOdDQUfrBWPmFYFGU\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGVlOGU0YzEwMjJlZjAxMWM0YmQzYjBjM2ViNjRhYjMxYzRmZjQ0MThlMzZjZjhhM2QxNjMxM2Y2ZDlkZDJjOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjc0MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTgyOA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/g4b5vNlYNUZ0LJjUfYhfBKjPmxFOjlhEdJkTh7Pwtnk\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGVlOGU0YzEwMjJlZjAxMWM0YmQzYjBjM2ViNjRhYjMxYzRmZjQ0MThlMzZjZjhhM2QxNjMxM2Y2ZDlkZDJjOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjc0MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTgyOA.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.ondoho.com\/dee8e4c1022ef011c4bd3b0c3eb64ab31c4ff4418e36cf8a3d16313f6d9dd2c8.jpg\" alt=\"Billy Joel performs live at the 66th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2740\" height=\"1828\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Billy Joel performs live at the 66th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">One person\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ABCNews\/posts\/pfbid0bmb2G57BBbWkmkYTd1Aptp5yV3AKG7rSzDxLPq5UvAQKEbyNKNZTzLNvDArJj7o2l?comment_id=9892397530837458\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ABCNews\/posts\/pfbid0bmb2G57BBbWkmkYTd1Aptp5yV3AKG7rSzDxLPq5UvAQKEbyNKNZTzLNvDArJj7o2l?comment_id=9892397530837458\">wrote<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Heartfelt support from Christie Brinkley shows the lasting bond they share wishing Billy Joel a smooth recovery.&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>However, not all comments were supportive. A user\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TMZ\/posts\/pfbid02Bmp6L3sAcMT6qPbKjRKjNrwDdf9EsQvqU8ZUaxpYS28PnnvVKaKkvJSWLfftnGiAl?comment_id=1046583707450972\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TMZ\/posts\/pfbid02Bmp6L3sAcMT6qPbKjRKjNrwDdf9EsQvqU8ZUaxpYS28PnnvVKaKkvJSWLfftnGiAl?comment_id=1046583707450972\">asked<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Why does she need to use the socials to post this? 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The moment, captured in a\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@dailymailau\/video\/7476266534206278930\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@dailymailau\/video\/7476266534206278930\">viral video<\/a>, led to speculation about his health even before the official announcement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-container__JIYrw\"><iframe class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-iframe__SApqJ\" title=\"TikTok\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7476266534206278930\"><\/iframe><\/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__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-6\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The diagnosis \u2014 Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus \u2014 develops when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside or around the brain, compressing brain tissue. According to the\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/15849-normal-pressure-hydrocephalus-nph#management-and-treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/15849-normal-pressure-hydrocephalus-nph#management-and-treatment\">Cleveland Clinic<\/a>, symptoms usually appear gradually over three to six months and can include walking difficulties, urinary incontinence, and cognitive decline.<\/p>\n<\/div>\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\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-7\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Though its symptoms resemble those of dementia, NPH can sometimes be reversed with medical intervention if diagnosed early enough.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/hSkcYGrZ?_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__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-8\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Brinkley and Joel married on\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/life-style\/billy-joel-christie-brinkley-marriage-divorce-reason-b2740281.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/life-style\/billy-joel-christie-brinkley-marriage-divorce-reason-b2740281.html\">March 23, 1985<\/a>. They had one child, Alexa, and began building their dream home in the Hamptons. By the early 1990s, their careers and personal pressures had begun to take a toll on their relationship. They separated in 1994.<\/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.ondoho.com\/wl00hMYvk00anMsgRj7hs0JTaGpkdAEfmCq812MYBAA\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDMxMjNiNGI3ODU5YmU5MmUwY2ZiNDczZGFiMDkxNWM5NWQwYzhjZGU0MWRlNzY3OGRhODhjZTdjZDUwNGU4Yy5qcGc_aGVpZ2h0PTExMzAmd2lkdGg9MTYwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/hNo1YpDLrYr5Gtdp42NbtJMyafusjKHP1CqlkSXSA8E\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDMxMjNiNGI3ODU5YmU5MmUwY2ZiNDczZGFiMDkxNWM5NWQwYzhjZGU0MWRlNzY3OGRhODhjZTdjZDUwNGU4Yy5qcGc_aGVpZ2h0PTExMzAmd2lkdGg9MTYwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/sYnB6nyUVqDyXcWiEzls7JMNA10yvCWWsHr2XqLview\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDMxMjNiNGI3ODU5YmU5MmUwY2ZiNDczZGFiMDkxNWM5NWQwYzhjZGU0MWRlNzY3OGRhODhjZTdjZDUwNGU4Yy5qcGc_aGVpZ2h0PTExMzAmd2lkdGg9MTYwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/Gy9b3HY8MHdC3ISeiQBBrtIyx0MbZMBpWwX6gwnMvzs\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDMxMjNiNGI3ODU5YmU5MmUwY2ZiNDczZGFiMDkxNWM5NWQwYzhjZGU0MWRlNzY3OGRhODhjZTdjZDUwNGU4Yy5qcGc_aGVpZ2h0PTExMzAmd2lkdGg9MTYwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/fQLEi2Q53fMwahn7VzOdHZdKPPC6BFhmBzwkWqArfBw\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDMxMjNiNGI3ODU5YmU5MmUwY2ZiNDczZGFiMDkxNWM5NWQwYzhjZGU0MWRlNzY3OGRhODhjZTdjZDUwNGU4Yy5qcGc_aGVpZ2h0PTExMzAmd2lkdGg9MTYwMA.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.ondoho.com\/d3123b4b7859be92e0cfb473dab0915c95d0c8cde41de7678da88ce7cd504e8c.jpg\" alt=\"Christie Brinkley and Billy Joel, circa 1983 in New York City | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1130\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Christie Brinkley and Billy Joel, circa 1983 in New York City | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Brinkley has recently revisited their history in her memoir, &#8220;Uptown Girl,&#8221; released in April 2025. 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The title was drawn from the hit song Joel wrote, which became synonymous with her public image.<\/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.ondoho.com\/gt8bK5m73yd0D1RyJWub5qJIKmWW8ng5v4MZS69Fij0\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjc0YmQ4YTVlMGE4MjdjMjQ5MzZhOWQ2Yzk1ODUxMmNhMmUyZmJlZGRlMjY5MTFlZWFlOTAzMWUzZmNlMjdjNS5qcGc_aGVpZ2h0PTEwNzUmd2lkdGg9MTYwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/eiTg1I0U94aIiKIhnl9iFCRejOklQ5sOcFoPmRkj2wE\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjc0YmQ4YTVlMGE4MjdjMjQ5MzZhOWQ2Yzk1ODUxMmNhMmUyZmJlZGRlMjY5MTFlZWFlOTAzMWUzZmNlMjdjNS5qcGc_aGVpZ2h0PTEwNzUmd2lkdGg9MTYwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/k3ftfidz12TqXDNYh4JciC5zfbYL5yzLxrutCQgazTU\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjc0YmQ4YTVlMGE4MjdjMjQ5MzZhOWQ2Yzk1ODUxMmNhMmUyZmJlZGRlMjY5MTFlZWFlOTAzMWUzZmNlMjdjNS5qcGc_aGVpZ2h0PTEwNzUmd2lkdGg9MTYwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/Cs1I6rFUhZtdBFUxki7pTVpXnKJdwsKqMtN6Rxa99DU\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjc0YmQ4YTVlMGE4MjdjMjQ5MzZhOWQ2Yzk1ODUxMmNhMmUyZmJlZGRlMjY5MTFlZWFlOTAzMWUzZmNlMjdjNS5qcGc_aGVpZ2h0PTEwNzUmd2lkdGg9MTYwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/vol0-8iEmczWBJ9_GgyJeJyHG87bsGyR5V-0pyfYh5Q\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjc0YmQ4YTVlMGE4MjdjMjQ5MzZhOWQ2Yzk1ODUxMmNhMmUyZmJlZGRlMjY5MTFlZWFlOTAzMWUzZmNlMjdjNS5qcGc_aGVpZ2h0PTEwNzUmd2lkdGg9MTYwMA.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.ondoho.com\/f74bd8a5e0a827c24936a9d6c958512ca2e2fbedde26911eeae9031e3fce27c5.jpg\" alt=\"Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley posing together, circa 1983 in New York City | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1075\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley posing together, circa 1983 in New York City | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-9\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In the book, Brinkley\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/popculture\/books\/christie-brinkley-billy-joel-uptown-girl-rcna203298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/popculture\/books\/christie-brinkley-billy-joel-uptown-girl-rcna203298\">revealed<\/a>\u00a0that the song had initially been written for a &#8220;mystery girl&#8221; Joel had been talking to on the phone, but once their relationship began, he finished the song in her honor. Their romance was captured in the music video for the hit song, where she made a cameo appearance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/_TpvdbeibGTLWaq4-9fwuoKSL88RetdRctDa9BDNltk\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDliZTk0NmE2ZDRkMmVlMDA1ZGYzZTA2ZTUzNGZiNWVjZGE1MWQ5NjBjZDBmYzZhZGM0ZDM2NmEzZmUwN2EzMy5qcGc_aGVpZ2h0PTE2MDAmd2lkdGg9MTIwNw.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/XkQ5XZqATF8byyuKtPkZRVwHK9jRcmMwTJmsLpryzI4\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDliZTk0NmE2ZDRkMmVlMDA1ZGYzZTA2ZTUzNGZiNWVjZGE1MWQ5NjBjZDBmYzZhZGM0ZDM2NmEzZmUwN2EzMy5qcGc_aGVpZ2h0PTE2MDAmd2lkdGg9MTIwNw.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/-8LqFPNK604zSOGH4XzphN6M08G2jzzNdMDro_cH7Pw\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDliZTk0NmE2ZDRkMmVlMDA1ZGYzZTA2ZTUzNGZiNWVjZGE1MWQ5NjBjZDBmYzZhZGM0ZDM2NmEzZmUwN2EzMy5qcGc_aGVpZ2h0PTE2MDAmd2lkdGg9MTIwNw.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/kC2jYvPUOYW-GEpOATZ3SKtoVfDkSdpzg-oMEA07CFY\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDliZTk0NmE2ZDRkMmVlMDA1ZGYzZTA2ZTUzNGZiNWVjZGE1MWQ5NjBjZDBmYzZhZGM0ZDM2NmEzZmUwN2EzMy5qcGc_aGVpZ2h0PTE2MDAmd2lkdGg9MTIwNw.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/g-v81aZzT6lA3b1vpgtKB-ye6EsotmJy-hdUGrZ8d_s\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDliZTk0NmE2ZDRkMmVlMDA1ZGYzZTA2ZTUzNGZiNWVjZGE1MWQ5NjBjZDBmYzZhZGM0ZDM2NmEzZmUwN2EzMy5qcGc_aGVpZ2h0PTE2MDAmd2lkdGg9MTIwNw.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/d9be946a6d4d2ee005df3e06e534fb5ecda51d960cd0fc6adc4d366a3fe07a33.jpg\" alt=\"Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley at Helmsley Palace Hotel on June 2, 1983, in New York City | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"1207\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley at Helmsley Palace Hotel on June 2, 1983, in New York City | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Brinkley reflected on the joyful moments they shared\u2014singing together, dancing in the kitchen, and finding humor in everyday life. 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