Billy Joel's wife thanks fans for "love and support" after his brain condition diagnosis

The wife of musician Billy Joel thanked fans and loved ones for their support after the musician canceled concert dates and announced he had been diagnosed with a brain condition that affected his hearing, vision and balance. 

"Thank you for the outpouring of love and support," Alexis Roderick Joel, who married the "Piano Man" singer in 2015, wrote on Instagram. She added that the family was "so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis" they had received. 

"Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is a father and husband who is at the center of our world," Roderick Joel wrote. "We are hopeful for his recovery. We look forward to seeing you all in the future."