Billy Joel to Appear at Florida Atlantic University on December 14

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News (1 / 1) 10.11.2026 07:17 / Julia

Billy Joel is giving fans a thrill with the announcement of a single appearance at Florida Atlantic University on December 14, despite clear instructions from physicians to halt all performances and avoid getting behind the wheel.

Health update and surgery

The musician, now 77, disclosed his 2025 diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition that led to brain surgery and the insertion of a shunt. He has reported noticeable gains in balance and memory since the procedure. In conversations with The Hollywood Reporter and SiriusXM, he detailed how his doctors cautioned that live shows could mimic the effects of repeated concussions, potentially damaging nerves and accelerating cell loss in the brain.