He was an incredibly damaged human being, from his father leaving when he was 7 and then his mother being bi-polar and an alcoholic. Yet somehow, he rose to become one of America’s biggest entertainers — and today, everyone knows his name… Check comments ⬇️

Even amid personal chaos, he found love again with his current wife, Alexis Roderick. In 2023, he bought a home in Florida and announced he would step back from performing, though he did not stop making music.

In May 2025, he revealed a serious health diagnosis: Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition that can damage the brain. His team posted on Instagram, “Billy Joel has announced that he will be cancelling all scheduled concerts following a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH).”

Support came flooding in from family and fans. His daughter shared, “We love you and we got you, Pop!”

One of his ex-wives added, “We all want you back in that white hot spotlight. You’re OUR piano man.” Despite his health struggles, he isn’t retiring. An insider told People, “He is not retiring and hopes to be able to resume performing as his recovery progresses.”

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Through every heartbreak, betrayal, and health scare, this music legend has remained resilient, proving that the mic stays hot for those who refuse to let life silence them — this is the story of Billy Joel.