Billy Joel \"will be back\" after missing premiere of his documentary film

Billy Joel wanted to attend the premiere of his documentary film "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" at the Tribeca Festival but had to cancel due to health issues. According to Variety, director Susan Lacy shared a message from Joel with the audience at the New York Beacon Theatre: "He will be back." "Billy wished he was here tonight," Lacy added. "He said: 'Getting old is s**t, but still better than being cremated.'" The two-part HBO documentary, airing this summer, explores Joel's life, artistic work, and personal struggles that have shaped his music. Joel recently canceled several concerts after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a rare brain condition affecting hearing, vision, and balance. He is now undergoing targeted physical therapy and has been advised not to perform concerts during this recovery phase. Joel remains optimistic, and his team confirms he is "grateful for the excellent care" and "fully committed to his health." After a recent dinner with Joel, radio host Howard Stern told his fans: "You can tell people: I'm not dying."