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Billy Joel says he underwent brain surgery following his diagnosis

'I just want people to know, don't worry about me. I'm not going anywhere. I'm here. I'm still here,' the 77-year-old singer said.

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Billy Joel says he underwent brain surgery following his diagnosis
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Freshness
27.6 of 35
Source authority
14 of 20
Coverage breadth
4 of 20
Geographic relevance
3.5 of 10
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8 of 10
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