Billy Joel’s Wife Speaks Out After Health Scare

Billy Joel is pressing pause—and for good reason. The iconic “Piano Man” is stepping back from the stage to focus on his health, and his wife Alexis Joel says that’s exactly what he needs.

The 75-year-old music legend recently postponed several months of tour dates after undergoing surgery and beginning a lengthy rehabilitation. Now, Alexis is giving fans a heartfelt update—and opening up about her own journey through years of medical struggle.

Speaking with Fox News Digital, Alexis revealed that Billy is “doing well” and working hard to recover. “He’s been doing this job nonstop for over 15 years,” she said. “At some point, your health has to take priority.”

Alexis, who married Joel in 2015, knows a thing or two about medical battles. She spent years suffering from chronic pain before being diagnosed with endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus—often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. During that time, she was raising their two daughters, Della and Remy, while traveling the world with Billy on tour.

“It was really rough,” she said. “I didn’t know what was wrong with me, and I was trying to be a mom, a wife, and live with excruciating pain. We had support, but it was still incredibly hard.”

Even while managing her own health challenges, Alexis says Billy stood by her. “He became my research partner. He’d send me articles about endometriosis and was so involved. That meant everything.”

Earlier this year, Billy postponed eight shows, explaining that he needed time for surgery and physical therapy. “While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first,” he told fans. “I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music.”

The tour is set to resume July 5 in Pittsburgh.

But Alexis isn’t just speaking out to defend her husband—she’s also advocating for other women. After finally getting proper treatment from renowned surgeon Dr. Tamer Seckin, she’s become a vocal advocate for endometriosis awareness.

This March, during Endometriosis Awareness Month, she went public with her story on Instagram and stood beside Billy at the grand opening of the Seckin Endometriosis Center for Women’s Health at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. The research facility is the first of its kind at a major U.S. science institution.

“One surgery later, 27 lesions removed, one less appendix, and my whole abdominal cavity cleared of disease,” she shared in a candid post. “I’m forever grateful.”

Now, Alexis hopes her voice can help others find answers sooner than she did. “There’s no cure yet, but we’re working toward it,” she said.

As Billy focuses on healing, Alexis says she’s stepping up to support him—just as he did for her. “Now it’s his turn. He needs to rest, recover, and come back strong. And we’ll be right there cheering him on.”