Singer Billy Joel's daughter, Alexa Ray, reveals that her father's brain disorder has prompted significant adjustments in his lifestyle

In a heart-warming turn of events, Billy Joel's daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, has shared an update on her father's health and personal life. The five-time Grammy Award winner, aged 76, has been battling Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition that affects vision, hearing, and balance, most commonly occurring in people over age 65.

Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley, who began dating in 1983 and married in March 1985, welcomed Alexa Ray Joel into their family in December 1985. The couple's moments together were "truly touching and remarkable" for Alexa Ray Joel, who recently participated in a four-hour sit-down interview for the HBO documentary "Billy Joel: And So it Goes" and appeared in archival footage.

Despite their divorce in April 1994 and finalization that August, Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley have maintained a warm and lasting friendship over the years. This is evident in Alexa Ray Joel's "very, very joyful childhood" while growing up with them.

In the face of his health struggles, Billy Joel has shown incredible resilience. He is fully committed to his health and has made significant lifestyle changes, including regular physical therapy and adjustments to his diet.

Alexa Ray Joel, who has been closely observing her father's condition, has not noticed any change in his cognitive abilities. This news brings hope to Billy Joel's wife, who remains hopeful as he battles his brain disorder.

The condition, NPH, happens when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull and presses on the brain. Treating NPH involves surgery to implant a shunt to drain excess fluid from the inside of the skull, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Despite the challenges, Alexa Ray Joel is taking her music and lyrics in a bold new direction with her latest single, "Riverside Way." Her experiences with her parents' marriage have impacted her views on marriage and relationships, giving her a "discerning view" of the institution, having seen eight divorces growing up.

As Billy Joel cancels all of his tour dates for 2025 and through July 2026 due to his health struggles, fans eagerly await news of his recovery and return to the stage. Until then, they can enjoy the timeless music he has gifted the world, including the song "Lullaby (Goodnight, My Angel)" written about his firstborn daughter, Alexa Ray Joel.

Singer Billy Joel's daughter, Alexa Ray, reveals that her father's brain disorder has prompted significant adjustments in his lifestyle