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4 Jul, 2015

Joel, Roderick marry

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Billy Joel wedding imageJoel and Roderick marry in front of their family and close friends, in a surprise ceremony at their annual July 4 party, at Joel’s sprawling estate on Long Island. New York Governor Cuomo, a longtime friend, presides, and Joel’s daughter, singer/songwriter Alexa Ray and actor Kevin James are part of the small group that attend.

13 Apr, 1994

Joel, Brinkley divorce

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Joel and Brinkley announce their seaparation in a written statement. The couple says they their breakup is amicable, and has only been kept quiet to protect their 8-year old daughter, Alexa.

We have been there to support each other during critical times and expect to be there for each other in the future. When Billy was stricken with kidney stones in February, Christie helped nurse him back to health. And when Christie was inolved in [her] hellish skiing accident, Billy came to her rescue.