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Billy Joels Woman thanked for the “overwhelming love and support” that gave her family to her family after the musician announced that a rare hirner disease had been diagnosed.
Alexis Roderick Joel expresses himself for the first time
“We are so grateful for the wonderful care and the quick diagnosis,” Alexis Roderick Joel wrote in one on Monday Instagram post. And shared a photo of Joel, himself and her two little daughters. “Bill is loved by so many people. And for us he is a father and husband who is the focus of our world. We are hopeful that he will recover. We look forward to seeing you all again in the future.”
Diagnosis: normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)
The 76-year-old Joel announced on Friday that he would cancel 17 upcoming concerts in North America and Europe after him Normal pressure hydrocephalus (Nph) had been diagnosed. This disease is caused by an excessive accumulation of Liquor Cerebrospinalis in the brain ventricles. And, according to the Cleveland Clinic, impairs memory, movement, thinking and concentration.
“This disease was worsened by the recent concert appearances. And led to problems with hearing, vision and balance,” says a explanation by Joels team. “At the instructions of his doctor, Billy undertakes a special physiotherapy. He was instructed not to make any appearances during this recovery phase. Billy is grateful for the excellent care that he receives. And will fully concentrate on his health.”
Daughter Alexa Ray Joel is emotional
At the weekend, Joel’s daughter also thanked Christie Brinkley, Alexa Ray Joel, for the many friendly news that her family received. “I would like to thank you all for the overwhelming love and support that you showed my family after my father’s diagnosis,” Alexa Ray wrote. She added the text of the song “Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)”, which Joel wrote for her.
“My father is the strongest and most resistant man I’ve ever known,” she added. “He is determined to fully recover with ongoing physiotherapy treatments, while he continues to recover his strength. Sincerely, empathy and sympathy of everyone meant a lot.”
Homage to the piano man
Mother Christine Brinkley also sent a support message to Joel. “The whole Brinkley gang sends you a lot of love and good wishes for a complete and quick recovery,” wrote the model. “You transform an arena full of strangers into a living room full of friends where we all dance together. I am sure I am talking for everyone in this room when I say: Please take care of you. We all want to see you back in this glowing lamp, you are our piano man.”
Several prominent friends of Joel also sent their best wishes. Among them Kristin Chenoweth and Jack Quaid. “I can really understand that,” said Chenoweth. “” I have Menière’s disease. It is very similar !! I send you a lot of love. “