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Billy Joel & Bruce Willis: What Their Diagnoses Really Mean

Billy Joel & Bruce Willis: What Their Diagnoses Really Mean

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In this insightful episode of Two Doctors Tell the Truth, Dr. Richman and Dr. Fiorillo explore the recent health news surrounding two iconic celebrities—Billy Joel and Bruce Willis.

Billy Joel’s diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is explained in depth, along with its symptoms, how it’s diagnosed, and the surgical treatment that could help him return to the stage.

The doctors also break down Bruce Willis’s struggle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), highlighting how it differs from Alzheimer’s and the devastating impact it can have on speech and behavior.


This episode goes beyond headlines to give you the facts, while also offering guidance for families noticing similar symptoms in loved ones. A powerful conversation on neurocognitive disorders, aging, and how early detection can change outcomes.

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