Christie Brinkley is sending lots of well-wishes and prayers to ex-husband Billy Joel as he navigates a battle with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).
“Dear Billy, the whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery,” Brinkley, 71, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, May 24, sharing a video of Joel, 76, singing with their daughter, 39. “I was looking for some cute photos of you and Alexa to send you, when I came across this clip from a recent concert. It made me laugh, but it also reminded me of all the joy you create, and all the sensational sing-a-longs you’ve led.”
She added, “You turn an arena of strangers into a living room full of friends as we all sway in unison. 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. You’re OUR piano man — and we’re always in the mood for your melodies And we all hope you’re feeling alright! We Love You, the kids, me and an arena or two!”
Brinkley tagged Joel and her three children in her post. (The supermodel also shares son Jack, 29, and daughter Sailor, 26, with ex-husband Peter Cook.)
Joel revealed on Friday, May 23, that he had been diagnosed with NPH, a brain disorder, and as a result was forced to cancel his upcoming tour in order to recover.
“This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance,” Joel’s statement read. “Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during the recovery period.”
The statement continued, “Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health. He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can, once again, take the stage.”
In a personal message, Joel further noted that he was “sincerely sorry” to disappoint his fans but thanked them “for understanding.”
Alexa is also in her father’s corner while he recuperates.
“We love you and we got you, Pop! I just wanted to thank you all for the beautiful outpouring of love and support amid the recent news of my father’s health diagnosis,” Alexa wrote via Instagram on Saturday. “My dad is the strongest and most resilient man I’ve ever known, and he’s entirely committed to making a full recovery with ongoing physical-therapy treatments as he continues to regain his strength.”
She concluded, “The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him… it means a lot to me, too. ‘Someday We’ll All Be Gone / But Lullabies Go On And On / They Never Die / That’s How You And I Will Be.’ ⚓️ The music continues… ????️.”
Joel was married to Brinkley from 1985 to 1994. He later married Alexis Roderick in 2015, months before welcoming daughter Della that same year. The couple’s second daughter, Remy, followed in 2017.
