BILLY Joel has shared a new health update just weeks after undergoing surgery for a rare brain condition.
The singer, 77, who was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) in May 2025, underwent a procedure to help improve his symptoms last month.
According to the NHS website, a hydrocephalus is a “build-up of fluid in the brain. The excess fluid puts pressure on the brain, which can damage it”, and NPH “usually develops in older people”.
He had a shunt implanted in his brain to drain excess fluid.
Earlier this week he shared how he has been feeling while on his SiriusXM show The Billy Joel Channel.
Billy said: “I know people are worried about me because they read that I have a brain disorder, which sounds a lot worse than it actually is.”
He added: “I’m okay” but went on to confess that his “balance isn’t that good”.
The performer also explained that he’s “lost a little bit of my hearing” – which he actually thinks is due to the performing on stage for years.
The star also confessed that he “appreciates” everyone but doesn’t want people to “worry” about him.
Talking about the surgery, Billy said last month: “I didn’t want to do that, but then I read up on it and I realised it can help improve your balance and can help your memory.”
He added: “You know, I don’t want to lose my marbles.
“It’s hard to tell what’s age and what’s a condition, so I agreed to do the shunt and I had a surgery, and they implanted a shunt in my brain and it actually improved things.”
After having the surgery, Billy explained: “My memory got better, my balance got a little better, my ability to function was better.”
After being diagnosed with NPH, Billy cancelled all tour dates due to the condition.
Billy is best known for songs such as Piano Man, Uptown Girl and We Didn’t Start the Fire.