TV star Christie Brinkley is rooting for ex-husband Billy Joel. Doctors recently diagnosed him with a brain disorder. The 71-year-old former model took to Instagram to share a message for her “piano man.” She wished that he would make a “speedy recovery” and return to the spotlight.
Christie Brinkley comments on Billy Joel’s brain disorder
Christie Brinkley has nevertheless remained close friends with Billy Joel even three decades after their marriage ended. Recently, the Parks and Recreation star posted a touching tribute to her second husband. Brinkley wrote, “Dear Billy, the whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery.”
The Nightcap star shared a throwback clip of Joel’s phenomenal stage presence. In the caption, she gushed, “You turn an arena of strangers into a living room full of friends as we all sway in unison.” The actress added, “I’m sure I’m speaking for everyone in that room when I say please take good care of yourself, we all want you back in that white hot spotlight.”
She concluded the note calling the Grammy winner by his nickname, “piano man.” Brinkley wrote, “You’re OUR piano man. And we’re always in the mood for your melodies, and we all hope you’re feeling alright!”
Meanwhile, Billy Joel was recently diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). The “Ruthless People” hitmaker canceled all of his upcoming tour dates. He was scheduled to perform upcoming shows in the Bronx, Pittsburgh, Detroit, New Orleans, and more.
However, experts believe that there are treatments available for NPH. Northwestern Medicine neurological surgery expert Dr. Matthew Potts talked about the possible ways to treat NPH. Potts claimed, “NPH has a treatment, which is draining excess fluid from the brain using a surgically inserted shunt.”
On the same note, the musician’s daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, has also shared that his father could make a “full recovery.” Ray Joel stated that her father is going through physical therapy treatments.
She assured fans that the “Uptown Girl” singer will continue the treatments “to regain his strength.” Dedicating a message to Joel’s global fans, she wrote, “The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him.”
Originally reported by Arpita Adhya on ComingSoon.
