Following concerns about Billy Joel’s recent diagnosis, Howard stern has offered a reassuring report on the singer’s condition.

During a recent broadcast of “The Howard Stern Show” on SiriusXM, the host, Howard Stern, 71, clarified that Billy Joel is “not dying” despite being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus.

“I saw Billy Joel two weeks ago,” Howard Stern told co-host Robin Quivers. “We had dinner together.”

Howard Stern continued, “Yeah, he does have issues.But he said, ‘Yeah, you can tell people, you know, I’m not dying.’ You know, he wants people to know that. He just, he’s gotta deal with some medical stuff, but he was delightful.”

Howard Stern mentioned that he adn the “piano Man” performer enjoyed a “great conversation,” and he even “brought out the guitar” to commemorate Billy Joel’s 76th birthday on May 9.

“We had a great time with the wives. We had a great conversation,” the Sirius XM host said. “I was telling him I’m enjoying playing classical music on the guitar.”

“Then it was his birthday. I even brought out the guitar and sang ‘happy Birthday’ to him, then he threw up,” Howard Stern joked. “He didn’t seem real impressed.”

Howard Stern’s reassuring words follow Billy Joel’s announcement last month that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, leading to the cancellation of his tour dates through the following year.

The rare condition, reportedly affecting approximately 0.2% of individuals between 70 and 80 years old, arises when cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulates within the skull, exerting pressure on the brain and impairing cognitive functions.

“Billy Joel has announced that he will be cancelling all scheduled concerts following a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH),” Billy Joel’s team stated in an Instagram announcement on May 23.

“This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,” it continued. “Under his doctor’s instructions, billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period.”

“I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience,” Billy Joel added, “and thank you for understanding.”

Alexis Roderick Joel, 43, Billy Joel’s wife, addressed the diagnosis days later.

“Thank you for the outpouring of love and support,” she posted on Billy Joel’s Instagram account alongside a photo of herself, Billy Joel, and their daughters Della, 9, and Remy, 7. “We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received.”

“Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is a father and husband who is at the centre of our world,” she added. “We are hopeful for his recovery. we look forward to seeing you all in the future.”

Despite Billy Joel’s health challenges, sources close to him have asserted that he is “not ready to retire.”

“He is happiest while performing,” a music industry insider told People last week. “Music is, has been and will always be his life. He’s not ready to retire.”

“He is not retiring and hopes to be able to resume performing as his recovery progresses,” another insider stated.

However,it was reported that Billy Joel will not be present at the Tribeca Festival opening night world premiere of his new documentary,”Billy Joel: And So It goes,” on Wednesday,June 4,following his diagnosis.

Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro, co-founders of the film festival, issued a statement: “Our hearts are with Billy Joel and his family following today’s announcement. We send our love and full support and wish him strength and a healthy recovery.”

“We’re deeply honored that this year’s Opening Night celebrates his remarkable legacy and enduring influence on New York’s cultural landscape,” they added. “This is the perfect moment to recognise a creative force whose work reflects the very soul of our city – and the heart of Tribeca.”

“Yeah, you can tell people, you know, I’m not dying.’ You know, he wants people to know that. He just, he’s gotta deal with some medical stuff, but he was delightful.”