Alexis Roderick Joel has responded via Instagram to the many messages of support her family received after Billy Joel was diagnosed with a neurological condition. She calls the reactions “an outpouring of love and support.”
“We are grateful for the amazing care and quick diagnosis we received,” Roderick Joel writes. “Bill is loved by so many, and for us he is a father and husband who is central to our world.”
She expresses hope for the singer’s recovery. “We look forward to seeing you in the future.”
Last week, it was announced that Joel suffers from Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition that affects hearing, vision, and balance, among other things. The 76-year-old artist has therefore cancelled all his performances for the time being.
The couple has been together since 2009 and married in 2015. The two have two daughters together.