Alexa Joel breaks silence on dad Billy Joel’s rare brain disorder diagnosis after Christie Brinkley sent her love

By ALESIA STANFORD FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Published: 20:02 BST, 25 May 2025 | Updated: 20:03 BST, 25 May 2025

Alexa Joel has offered words of love and support in her first public statement since her dad, Billy Joel, announced he was canceling his concerts for medical reasons. 

The Piano Man singer, 76, revealed last week that he had been diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain ventricles. 

‘SOUND UP,’ the singer and songwriter, 39, began with her usual greeting. ‘We love you and we got you, Pop!’

Speaking to her and her father’s fans she said, ‘I just wanted to thank you all for the beautiful outpouring of love and support amid the recent news of My Father’s health diagnosis.’

‘My Dad is the strongest and most resilient man I’ve ever known… and he’s entirely committed to making a full recovery with ongoing physical-therapy treatments as he continues to regain his strength,’ she explained.

The Grammy winner shares Alexa with ex-wife Christie Brinkley. 

Alexa Joel has offered words of love and support in her first public statement since her dad, Billy Joel , announced he was canceling his concerts for medical reasons

The Big Shot singer is also dad to Della, almost 10, and Remy, seven, whom he shares with his wife Alexis Roderick. 

‘The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him… it means a lot to me, too.’

Alexa, who performed with her dad in 2024 at Madison Square Garden, then finished the statement with the lyrics of Lullabye (Good Night My Angel) which her father wrote for her.  

‘Someday We’ll All Be Gone / But Lullabies Go On And On / They Never Die / That’s How You And I Will Be.’ ⚓️ The music continues…  All My Love, Alexa Ray.’

‘Your Dad has given the world so much love and joy- we are with you ❤️‍’ wrote a fan.

‘We love him…and you… with love …and dedication… he’ll get through this ❤️, penned another. 

‘Sending you so much strength and support—a whole group of us here are sending our very best your way.’ said the group spokesperson.

‘I heard and I’m happy to hear he is optimistic. I have no doubt he will be back on top soon,’ said a well-wisher. 

Alexa, 39, penned this heartfelt message of support for her ailing dad

Alexa is the only daughter of Billy Joel and his ex-wife Christie Brinkley, 71. She has followed in her father’s steps as a singer and songwriter 

The Piano Man artist revealed he has Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH ), a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain ventricles; Pictured in Las Vegas in November 2024

Alexa performed with her father last year at Madison Square Garden;  Pictured in New York City in April 2024

In a statement released on his Instagram page, the Just the Way You Are singer revealed that the show he had been performing had made his condition worse, ‘leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance.’

Joel had been planning on performing well into 2026 before he was forced to call off his shows. 

The decision to cancel came after the New York State of Mind artist fell at a show in Connecticut in February. 

The hitmaker had originally planned to stay off the road through June, citing an un-named medical condition at that time.

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Alexa Joel breaks silence on dad Billy Joel’s rare brain disorder diagnosis after Christie Brinkley sent her love

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