Billy Joel Cancels Tour After Shocking Diagnosis!

[{"selector":"#anim-fa5be64b-e77c-4a3e-8295-3daddeb7e21b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-25.837749229943007%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The "Piano Man" has pulled the plug on his shows — here’s what happened.

[{"selector":"#anim-ce948536-d1b4-408d-947e-c3efb3322fb0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-26.603059190537547%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Billy Joel’s February fall wasn’t just a mishap. It signaled something much more serious.

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[{"selector":"#anim-035e9069-7eb8-45ec-9be5-e836eb5c352b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-30.652264983269834%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Fans are heartbroken as the legend steps away from the spotlight indefinitely

[{"selector":"#anim-34a37435-395c-4d4e-945a-5cec8636f3bf [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-27.590847777884857%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] From NYC to Liverpool — these are the cities losing their concert dates.

[{"selector":"#anim-dab56ec3-328c-4c8e-9a13-a48cd39c54b3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-26.572410005833834%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] A fan’s video captured the exact moment Billy collapsed on stage.

[{"selector":"#anim-a132c0ef-7123-4b37-9229-95baab0f8669 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-29.32747683308528%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Billy Joel shared an emotional message with fans after the cancellations.

[{"selector":"#anim-d9f9d381-f50d-451d-8a26-344a43bf671f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-28.417266056087175%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The March postponement turned into a total cancellation by May.

[{"selector":"#anim-96a4794b-d41e-4126-9da9-51b0ba34cbbd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-26.453488229213697%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Joel is undergoing intense physical therapy and following doctors’ orders strictly.

[{"selector":"#anim-57b17766-8a62-4ebd-8d38-94044d845b2a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-26.79687485920434%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] In July 2024, he wrapped up his 150th performance at Madison Square Garden.

[{"selector":"#anim-5fdd139d-c4d5-467f-8759-2098f0a74cc5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-22.812499835027317%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Messages flood in as fans wish Billy a speedy recovery and hope for one final encore.