Billy Joel Gives Health Update After Brain Surgery: ‘I’m OK — It Sounds a Lot Worse Than It Actually Is’

Musician Billy Joel has provided a reassuring health update to fans following a recent brain surgery related to normal pressure hydrocephalus, a disorder he was diagnosed with last year. Speaking during a call-in on his SiriusXM channel, the artist stated that he is doing well and that the medical situation sounds much worse than it actually is.

The surgery was performed to relieve symptoms of the condition, which had previously prompted Joel to step away from performing after his diagnosis. The recent updates clarify his current status following his initial disclosure of the procedure earlier in September.