Billy Joel sparks concern with rushed comeback amid severe health issues

Billy Joel has raised concerns among those around him after reportedly rushing into his stage comeback following brain disorder diagnosis.

The Piano Man vocalist launched into his return on January 2, with a surprise performance at a venue in Wellington, Florida.

Billy, 76, belted out his hit tracks We Didn’t Start the Fire and Big Shot, while his wife and daughters joined him onstage.

Despite the success of his stint, sources aware of the situation have reported worried reactions from those closest to him.

“Billy was uplifted by the performance in Florida. But people around him are terrified that if he rushes his return, it could kill him!” an insider told National Enquirer.

The concerns stem from the legendary musician’s normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) diagnosis, announced last May, a condition described as “a life-threatening buildup of fluid on the brain.”

Further citing the analysis of a longevity expert on the matter, the publication’s report quoted Florida-based Dr. Gabe Mirkin: “This is a disorder that requires a great deal of rest and rehab to overcome.”

“Any kind of exertion could increase the pressure on the brain and thus could cause a potentially fatal stroke,” he continued.

While adding that the “last thing” anyone should be doing in Billy’s condition is “traveling and exerting yourself,” Dr Mirkin explained, “You can’t rush this illness. You only want to return to your career once doctors clear you to do so, otherwise you might end up in even worse straits than when you were first diagnosed.”

Previously, Billy Joel had opened up about his condition in an interview on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, saying, “It’s not fixed, it’s still being worked on.”