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flag Billy Joel canceled 2025 concerts after a brain fluid disorder diagnosis, recovered, and continued his legacy with new music, a documentary, and a 2026 charity honor.

flag In 2025, Billy Joel canceled all concerts after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition affecting brain fluid that worsened with performances and impacted his hearing, vision, and balance. flag He underwent surgery and took a four-month recovery break. flag Despite health challenges, he released a 100-track digital album, launched a YouTube series of archival performances, and saw his song "Piano Man" reach 1 billion Spotify streams. flag A documentary, *Billy Joel: And So It Goes*, earned critical acclaim and a Critics Choice nomination. flag His motorcycle shop closed, and its vintage bike collection was auctioned. flag Joel was named the honoree for the 2026 Music Of charity concert at Carnegie Hall.

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