Billy Joel diagnosed with brain disorder, cancels upcoming tour

Music icon Billy Joel is hitting pause on all upcoming shows after sharing his diagnosis for a brain disorder.

The "Piano Man" singer is receiving treatment for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition that involves the buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain's ventricles and can lead to issues with mobility and cognition.

"This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance," Joel’s representatives said in a statement. "Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period. Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health."

In the statement, Joel apologized to the audiences of his now-cancelled tour of North America and Europe, saying “I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience and thank you for understanding.”

Ticket holders for those 17 previously scheduled shows will receive automatic refunds.

The news comes just days ahead of the Tribeca Film Festival and the opening-night premiere of Billy Joel: And So It Goes, the two-part HBO documentary about the singer's life and career, on June 4.

Joel is a five-time Grammy Award winner — including Album of the Year for 52nd Street — and a 23-time nominee. He has also been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as well as the Songwriters Hall of Fame.