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5 days ago
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Sofía Vergara Undergoes Knee Surgery
Originally appeared on E! Online Sofía Vergara is on the mend. Over a year after revealing she underwent a successful knee surgery, the Modern Family alum gave an update on her health, sharing that she is now in recovery from a second operation. In a photo shared to Instagram July 25, Vergara—wearing a blue hospital gown and wristband—smiled for a selfie while sitting in a doctor's room with a privacy curtain behind her. And in a second shot, the 53-year-old showed a close-up of her leg, which featured a grey brace on her calf and a white bandage on her knee. "It's done," Vergara—who did not disclose why she needed the surgeries—captioned the images. "Round 2." Indeed, this was not the Griselda star's first time going under the knife. Back in April 2024, Vergara revealed that she underwent an operation on her knee and was being cared for by her then-boyfriend, orthopedic surgeon Justin Saliman, who she announced her split from in January 2025 following more than a year of dating. More from E! Online How Bryan Kohberger's Mom and Sister Reacted in Court to Idaho Murder Sentencing Chris Martin's Ex Gwyneth Paltrow Jokes About Coldplay Scandal as New Astronomer Spokesperson Brooke Hogan's Husband Addresses 'Challenging Time' After Hulk Hogan's Death "If u ever get a [major] knee surgery make sure u Get a handsome doctor who will sleep with u that night... !" she wrote on her Instagram Stories at the time. "Luv u." And Vergara's knee surgery isn't the only health journey she's gotten candid about over the years. In 2021, the actress reflected on being diagnosed with thyroid cancer at age 28. "When you're young and you hear that word, 'cancer,' your mind goes to so many places," she shared during a Stand Up To Cancer TV special at the time. "But I tried not to panic, and I decided to get educated. I read every book and found out everything I could about it." Luckily, Vergara's diagnosis wasn't life threatening, and she was deemed cancer free after having an operation to remove her thyroid gland, as well as undergoing radiation treatment. "I was fortunate to have caught it early and to have the support of my doctors and most importantly, my family," Vergara said. "I learned a lot during that time, not just about thyroid cancer but I also learned that in times of crisis, we're better together and if we're going to end cancer, it's going to require a team effort." For more stars who have opened up about their health scares, keep reading. Lupita Nyong'o's Uterine FibroidsSuki Waterhouse's HerniaBrian Austin Green's Perforated AppendixAdam Devine's Long-Term Injury From Childhood AccidentJason Tartick's Back InjuryMatt Kirschenheiter's Heart AttackTracy Morgan's Medical EmergencyChristy Carlson Romano's Eye InjuryAmy Schumer's Cushing SyndromeCasey Fitzgerald's Neck Injury From Hockey Skate BladeHailey Bieber's Blood ClotJustin Bieber's Ramsay Hunt SyndromeJamie Foxx's Brain Bleed & StrokeEmilia Clarke's Brain AneurysmCori Broadus's StrokeShailene Woodley's Health Battle For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Billy Joel, 76, breaks silence on his brain disorder and how it forced him to step back from music
Billy Joel gave an emotional update on his health amid his battle with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). He revealed his diagnosis in May, and announced the cancellation of his forthcoming concerts following recent onstage struggles. The condition's impacted the 76-year-old's 'hearing, vision, and balance', and he opened up about his condition on Monday's Club Random With Bill Maher podcast, where he said: 'I feel fine. My balance sucks. It's like being a boat.' Joel said doctors could not identify the cause of the condition, and said: 'They don't know… I thought it must be from drinking.' Over the years, Joel's been open about his struggles with alcohol and substance abuse, as well as his battles with mental health, which at one point led to a suicide attempt amid career pressures. He said: 'I feel good. They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I'm feeling.' According to Mayo Clinic: 'Hydrocephalus is the buildup of fluid in the brain, enlarging the ventricles and puts pressure on brain tissue, potentially causing damage and neurological symptoms.' Joel underwent targeted physical therapy as prescribed by his doctor and was 'advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period'. When diagnosed early, NPH could be effectively treated with surgery to drain excess fluid from the brain to relieve pressure and the symptoms. However, if left untreated, the condition could cause permanent damage later on. The musical legend also expressed his gratitude for the care he had received and thanked fans for their continued support. Joel said on Instagram: 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding.' A statement added: 'Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health.' Opening up: The singer used Instagram to share details of his diagnosis The post added: 'He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.' The new health update was after Joel previously postponed his tour by only four months 'due to a medical condition'. A statement on Instagram on March 11 revealed the tour had been halted after Joel underwent a recent surgery: 'The current tour will be postponed for four months to allow him to recover from recent surgery and to undergo physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors. 'Joel is expected to make a full recovery.' The star posted: 'While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first. I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding.' Multiple fans speculated if his medical issues were connected to a recent fall on stage. In late February, Joel suffered a nasty fall during a gig at the Mohegan Sun resort in Connecticut, which sparked major fear amongst fans. Footage from the show captured the Grammy-winner as he spun a mic stand before he hurled it across the stage - only to suddenly topple over moments later. Photos and clips of the fall captured Joel as he appeared to stumble before hitting the stage hard on his side, then rolling on to his back. Joel was helped up and managed to carry on with the rest of the show.
Daily Mail
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Billy Joel, 76, breaks silence on brain disorder battle which forced him to step back from singing career
Billy Joel has given an emotional update on his health amid his battle with brain disorder, normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). In May, music icon Joel, 76, revealed his diagnosis and announced the cancellation of his upcoming concerts, following recent onstage struggles. The condition has impacted Joel's 'hearing, vision, and balance,' with the Uptown Girl hitmaker opening up about his condition on Monday's Bill Maher's Club Random podcast. He said: 'I feel fine. My balance sucks. It's like being a boat.' Joel said doctors cannot identify the cause of the condition, adding: 'They don't know… I thought it must be from drinking.' Over the years, Joel has been open about his struggles with alcohol and substance abuse, as well as his battles with mental health, which at one point led to a suicide attempt amid career pressures. 'I feel good. They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I'm feeling' he said. 'Hydrocephalus is the buildup of fluid in the brain, enlarging the ventricles and puts pressure on brain tissue, potentially causing damage and neurological symptoms,' per Mayo Clinic. Joel is currently undergoing targeted physical therapy as prescribed by his doctor and has been 'advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period.' When diagnosed early, NPH can often be effectively treated with surgery that drains excess fluid from the brain, relieving pressure and symptoms. However, if left untreated, the condition may lead to permanent damage in its later stages. The legendary musician also expressed his gratitude for the care he's receiving and thanked fans for their continued support. 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,' Joel wrote on Instagram. 'Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health,' the statement added. The condition has impacted Joel's 'hearing, vision, and balance,' with the Uptown Girls hitmaker opening up about his condition on Monday's Bill Maher's Club Random podcast (seen in July 2024) It continued, 'He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.' Fans won't need to take any steps to receive a refund—payments will be automatically returned to the original form of purchase. Canceled dates include his summer show in New York City, along with stops in New Orleans, Toronto, Santa Clara, Salt Lake City, Washington, D.C., and Liverpool. The new health update comes after Joel previously postponed his tour by only four months 'due to a medical condition.' A statement posted to his Instagram on March 11 revealed the tour has been halted after the Uptown Girl singer underwent a recent surgery. 'The current tour will be postponed for four months to allow him to recover from recent surgery and to undergo physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors. Joel is expected to make a full recovery. The tour will resume at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on July 5, 2025,' the post read. 'While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first. I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding,' Joel said in the statement at the time. Multiple fans also speculated if his medical issues were connected to his recent fall on stage. In late February, Joel suffered a nasty fall on stage during a gig at the Mohegan Sun resort in Monteville, Connecticut, sparking major fear amongst fans. Footage from the show captures the Grammy winner spinning a microphone stand before hurling it across the stage—only to suddenly topple over moments later. The musician was helped up by his band managed to carry on with the rest of the show and sang one more song for his fans. Photos of the unsettling fall capture Joel—dressed in an all-black suit and dress shoes—appearing to stumble before hitting the stage hard on his side, then rolling onto his back. And the songwriter has never been one to shy away from discussing the realities of aging. In a conversation with BBC Radio 2 DJ Zoe Ball, he was asked whether he maintains a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise. His candid response? 'None of the above. I don't think I look all that good. But I don't look in the mirror that often, which helps a lot. There's a saying, "things don't look half bad with one eye closed."' Billy's illustrious career as a musician began back in the mid-1960s, which led to the release of debut studio album, Cold Spring Harbor (1971). But it failed to gain any real traction until after the success of his follow-up, Piano Man (1973), that peaked at number 25 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the Adult Contemporary singles chart. Now an established name on the musical landscape, Joel became a million seller with the release of Streetlife Serenade (1974), but his commercial breakout making him a bonafide star came with the release of The Stranger (1977), which featured the hit singles Movin' Out (Anthony's Song), Just The Way You Are, She's Always a Woman, The Stranger, and Only The Good Die Young. He would go on to release a 13th album - Fantasies & Delusions (2001) - that features classical compositions from Joel, a first for him during his career. With over 160 million records sold worldwide, Billy Joel is one of the world's best-selling musical artists, and the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billy Joel Shares Health Update After Brain Disorder Diagnosis: ‘My Balance Sucks,' but ‘I Feel Fine'
Billy Joel shared an update on his brain disorder diagnosis, a heath issue that led him to cancel all his upcoming concerts back in May. 'I feel fine,' Joel told Bill Maher on the comedian and writer's podcast 'Club Random with Bill Maher.' 'My balance sucks. It's like being on a boat.' More from TheWrap Billy Joel Shares Health Update After Brain Disorder Diagnosis: 'My Balance Sucks,' but 'I Feel Fine' | Video Nearly Three-Quarters of Podcast Audiences Play the Video, Too, for Some Reason James Gunn Says It Was 'Terrible' Telling Henry Cavill He Was Recasting Superman: 'It Was Really Unfair to Him' | Video Pete Buttigieg Makes Surprisingly Cheeky Barstool Sports Appearance to Present 'Lib of the Year' Award When Maher asked why, Joel explained that his condition, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, used to be called 'water on the brain' – and added that 'nobody knows' what causes it. Nevertheless, Joel says: 'I feel good.' 'They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I'm feeling,' Joel added. Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, which can cause difficulty with walking, cognitive decline and urinary incontinence, is a treatable but not curable medical condition that's described as a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain, per the Cleveland Clinic. On May 23, Joel canceled all his upcoming concerts, sharing in a statement that the disorder has led to issues with hearing, balance and vision. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Billy Joel (@billyjoel) 'Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period,' the statement read. 'Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health.'The post Billy Joel Shares Health Update After Brain Disorder Diagnosis: 'My Balance Sucks,' but 'I Feel Fine' | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
Daily Mail
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Billy Joel, 76, breaks silence on brain disorder battle which forced him to step back from singing career
Billy Joel has given an emotional update on his health amid his battle with brain disorder, normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). In May, music icon Joel, 76, revealed his diagnosis and announced the cancellation of his upcoming concerts, following recent onstage struggles. The condition has impacted Joel's 'hearing, vision, and balance,' with the Uptown Girl hitmaker opening up about his condition on Monday's Bill Maher's Club Random podcast. He said: 'I feel fine. My balance sucks. It's like being a boat.' Joel said doctors cannot identify the cause of the condition, adding: 'They don't know… I thought it must be from drinking.' Over the years, Joel has been open about his struggles with alcohol and substance abuse, as well as his battles with mental health, which at one point led to a suicide attempt amid career pressures. 'I feel good. They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I'm feeling' he said. 'Hydrocephalus is the buildup of fluid in the brain, enlarging the ventricles and puts pressure on brain tissue, potentially causing damage and neurological symptoms,' per Mayo Clinic. Joel is currently undergoing targeted physical therapy as prescribed by his doctor and has been 'advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period.' When diagnosed early, NPH can often be effectively treated with surgery that drains excess fluid from the brain, relieving pressure and symptoms. However, if left untreated, the condition may lead to permanent damage in its later stages. The legendary musician also expressed his gratitude for the care he's receiving and thanked fans for their continued support. 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,' Joel wrote on Instagram. 'Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health,' the statement added. It continued, 'He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.' Fans won't need to take any steps to receive a refund—payments will be automatically returned to the original form of purchase. Canceled dates include his summer show in New York City, along with stops in New Orleans, Toronto, Santa Clara, Salt Lake City, Washington, D.C., and Liverpool. The new health update comes after Joel previously postponed his tour by only four months 'due to a medical condition.' A statement posted to his Instagram on March 11 revealed the tour has been halted after the Uptown Girl singer underwent a recent surgery. 'The current tour will be postponed for four months to allow him to recover from recent surgery and to undergo physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors. Joel is expected to make a full recovery. The tour will resume at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on July 5, 2025,' the post read. 'While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first. I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding,' Joel said in the statement at the time. Multiple fans also speculated if his medical issues were connected to his recent fall on stage. In late February, Joel suffered a nasty fall on stage during a gig at the Mohegan Sun resort in Monteville, Connecticut, sparking major fear amongst fans. Footage from the show captures the Grammy winner spinning a microphone stand before hurling it across the stage—only to suddenly topple over moments later. The musician was helped up by his band managed to carry on with the rest of the show and sang one more song for his fans. Photos of the unsettling fall capture Joel—dressed in an all-black suit and dress shoes—appearing to stumble before hitting the stage hard on his side, then rolling onto his back. And the songwriter has never been one to shy away from discussing the realities of aging. In a conversation with BBC Radio 2 DJ Zoe Ball, he was asked whether he maintains a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise. His candid response? 'None of the above. I don't think I look all that good. But I don't look in the mirror that often, which helps a lot. There's a saying, "things don't look half bad with one eye closed."' Reflecting on what he's most proud of, the legendary musician summed it up simply: 'My ability to move on with life. I've had difficulties in my life, but it never stopped me from continuing. Troubles with business didn't stop me from doing business. I have no bitterness about anything, even people who rip me off, I let it go. I'm content with that. I'm happy. I'm having a happy ending.' Billy's illustrious career as a musician began back in the mid-1960s, which led to the release of debut studio album, Cold Spring Harbor (1971). But it failed to gain any real traction until after the success of his follow-up, Piano Man (1973), that peaked at number 25 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the Adult Contemporary singles chart. Now an established name on the musical landscape, Joel became a million seller with the release of Streetlife Serenade (1974), but his commercial breakout making him a bonafide star came with the release of The Stranger (1977), which featured the hit singles Movin' Out (Anthony's Song), Just The Way You Are, She's Always a Woman, The Stranger, and Only The Good Die Young. He would go on to release a 13th album - Fantasies & Delusions (2001) - that features classical compositions from Joel, a first for him during his career. With over 160 million records sold worldwide, Billy Joel is one of the world's best-selling musical artists, and the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States.
