AfterBilly Joelrevealed that he wasdiagnosed with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), his daughterAlexa Ray, 39, whom he shares with ex-wifeChristie Brinkley, shared a touching tribute to her dad. The singer posted a personal message on Instagram alongside a painting of a man and a little girl standing side by side, hand in hand. She began her message, "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." 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 "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 went on, praising her father and sharing a bit about what his journey will look like moving forward. She concluded, "The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him… it means a lot to me, too," before sharing some lyrics from Joel's song "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)," which was reportedly inspired by Alexa Ray. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alexa Ray Joel🌹 (@alexarayjoel) Fans flooded the comments with kind messages of support, such as one that read, "Sending healing energy to your wonderful Dad! I know he will make a full recovery. ❤️." Another wrote, "Your father has changed sooo many lives with his music. We're all praying and rooting for him! ❤️." "Endless love for you and your precious Pop, the purest heart n' soul 🕊️⚡️❤️⚡️🕊️," said a different fan in reaction to Alexa Ray's message. Related: Billy Joel's Wife Shares Personal Health Battle: 'I Was Non-Functional' Billy Joel's Daughter Shares Emotional Message After Serious Health Diagnosisfirst appeared on Parade on May 25, 2025
