Billy Joel Absent from His Star-Studded Documentary Premiere After Revealing Rare Brain Condition Diagnosis

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Kevin Mazur/Getty Billy Joel didn't attend the premiere of his documentaryBilly Joel: And So It Goesat the Tribeca Festival on Wednesday, June 4 The legendary singer recently canceled all of his tour dates and revealed his rare brain condition diagnosis Joel has normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain ventricles Billy Joelwas absent at the premiere of his documentary at Tribeca Film Festival days after canceling all of his tour dates andrevealing his rare brain condition diagnosis. Directed by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin,Billy Joel: And So It Goes, which premiered at Tribeca Festival in New York City on Wednesday, June 4, showcases the music icon's journey from his humble Long Island roots to international superstardom through rare, never-before-seen archival footage with candid interviews. While the "Vienna" musician wasn't at the Beacon Theatre, stars likeWhoopi Goldberg,Tom Hanks,Robert De Niro,Mariska Hargitayand her husband, actorPeter Hermann,were present. CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Last month, Joel announced the cancellation of all of his upcoming concerts following a recent diagnosis ofnormal pressure hydrocephalus(NPH), a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain ventricles. According to a statement obtained by PEOPLE that was thenposted on his Instagram, his health condition has worsened from his recent performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance. Under his doctor's instructions, the"Piano Man"musician is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been "advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period." CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty According to the statement, Joel is "thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health." The PEOPLE Appis now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! "He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage," it continued. In a statement, Joel said he was "sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience." Following the announcement, Joel's wife Alexis, 43, shared anInstagramupdate on his condition and recovery. CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty "Thank you for the outpouring of love and support," she wrote alongside a photo of her with Billy and their daughters. "We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received." Added Alexis: "Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is a father and husband who is at the center of our world." "We are hopeful for his recovery," she wrote. "We look forward to seeing you all in the future." His daughterAlexa Ray Joelalsopaid tributeto her father with a black-and-white image of artwork portraying a dad holding his young daughter's hand, writing: "We love you and we got you, Pop!" Read the original article onPeople

 

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