Alexis Roderick Joel, wife of the iconic rock legend Billy Joel, recently shared her journey with endometriosis. Despite being married to Billy since 2015, Alexis faced years of debilitating symptoms, misdiagnoses, and failed surgeries before finally discovering that she had the often misunderstood condition, where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. During this challenging time, Alexis was also raising her two young children and accompanying Billy on his global concert tours. In a conversation with Fox News Digital, Alexis described the difficulties of managing her symptoms while on tour with Billy and their children. She mentioned that the support she received during these tough times was crucial, as she struggled to balance her health, parenting responsibilities, and touring life. Alexis highlighted the importance of having a strong support system and expressed gratitude for the help she received. Billy and Alexis have two daughters together, while Billy also has an older daughter from a previous marriage. Despite the challenges they faced, Alexis praised Billy for his unwavering support and shared how they navigated this journey together as a family. Billy Joel has also faced his own health issues recently, resulting in the postponement of some tour dates earlier this year.
The statement announced that Billy Joel’s tour has been postponed for four months to allow him to recover from recent surgery and undergo physical therapy supervised by his doctors. Alexis Joel, Billy’s wife, provided an update on his health during an interview with Fox News Digital. Billy is expected to make a full recovery, with the tour set to resume at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on July 5, 2025. In a personal message, Billy expressed regret over postponing shows but emphasized the importance of prioritizing his health. Alexis highlighted the toll of constant touring on Billy’s health, especially at his age, and the necessity for him to focus on medical care. She also shared her own health battle with endometriosis and praised the treatment she received from Dr. Tamer Seckin. Billy’s fans have shown support and understanding for the tour postponement.
“We have privately supported Billy’s research work on endometriosis and are proud to honor March as Endometriosis Awareness Month by reaching out to help those who are often unheard. It can be a challenging journey, but have faith in yourself and find your earth angel – they are out there!”Billy recently joined Alexis at a press conference on May 1 to announce the opening of the Seckin Endometriosis Center for Women’s Health at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL). This center, a collaboration between EndoFound and CSHL, is named after Dr. Seckin and marks the first of its kind in the U.S. dedicated to endometriosis research within a prominent basic science institution. The Joel Foundation, established by Billy and Alexis, also supports the work of EndoFound.Endometriosis affects over 200 million women worldwide, with surgery offering temporary relief from symptoms as there is currently no cure. Alexis highlighted the groundbreaking research to be conducted at the Seckin Center, emphasizing CSHL’s expertise in molecular research.The center, named after Dr. Tamer Seckin, opened on May 1 to continue research and education on endometriosis, supported by EndoFound co-founded by Seckin. Alexis praised the partnership with CSHL, facilitating the placement of research specimens for further study. She emphasized the importance of prioritizing health, as Billy postponed his tour due to a medical condition.”
