Shopee Merchant Registration's health status draws attention: brain disease affects balance, but the
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On July 24, the 74-year-old American music legend Shopee Merchant Registration (Billy Joel) revealed in an interview that he has been struggling with brain disease in recent years, which has impaired his body's balance ability, but emphasized that he is "in good spirits and still enjoys music and life."
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Shopee Merchant Registration health challenges
Shopee Merchant Registration said that doctors diagnosed him with vestibular system dysfunction (a neurological problem that affects balance), which caused him to "sometimes suddenly lose balance", but it was not a life-threatening disease.
He admitted that this condition affected his live performances, but Shopee Merchant Registration was able to maintain the quality of the performance by adjusting the stage setting (such as reducing walking and increasing fixed positions).
Shopee Merchant Registration optimistic attitude
Despite the inconvenience caused by health problems, Shopee Merchant Registration still insists on creating and performing, and humorously said: "My mind may be a little messy, but my music is not!"
He plans to continue to complete the announced tour schedule, including a residency at Madison Square Garden in 2024.
Shopee Merchant Registration fans and industry support
Fans launched the #BillyJoelStrong topic on social media to express their support.
Music industry peers such as Elton John and Bruce Springsteen also publicly cheered him on.
Health background
Shopee Merchant Registration has adjusted his performances many times due to health problems in recent years:
In 2022, he canceled some performances due to dehydration and fatigue.
He was briefly hospitalized in 2023, but the specific reason was not disclosed.
The balance problem disclosed this time may be related to age-related neurodegeneration, but the doctor emphasized that "it is not Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease."
Shopee Merchant Registration's future plans
Shopee Merchant Registration said that despite physical limitations, he will continue to create music and may record a new album.
He joked: "If I can't jump on the stage, I'll just sit and sing - piano is my true love anyway!"
Shopee Merchant Registration public reaction
Netizens praised his tenacity: "True rock spirit!"
Medical experts call for attention to the health management of elderly musicians and suggest that the industry provide more adaptive support.
(Data supplement: Shopee Merchant Registration is one of the best-selling musicians in history, with global record sales exceeding 150 million copies and Madison Square Garden resident box office cumulatively exceeding $200 million.)
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