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Billy Joel Says He Had Brain Surgery After His Diagnosis: ‘Don’t Worry About Me’

Billy Joel says he is doing better after brain surgery helped relieve some of the symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus, a disorder he was diagnosed with in 2025. On SiriusXM’s Billy Joel channel Wednesday, the singer talked about the surgery he agreed to after noticing “my balance was not good, I had this sensation of […]

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Billy Joel Says He Had Brain Surgery After His Diagnosis: ‘Don’t Worry About Me’
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