
The “Piano Man” singer seemed to have more energy and endurance performing, according to New York Post. And though fans were ecstatic to see their favorite musician on stage again, they were especially happy to see him looking healthy after undergoing back surgery earlier this year. The 72-year-old completed his first performance since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down shows across the globe. Twenty-one months since his last concert, the superstar returned to Madison Square Garden to continue his residency with his 74th show on November 5. It's been a minute since Billy Joel graced the world with live music. The ‘Uptown Girl’ singer has had a history of hip issues and back pain.The 72-year-old revealed he had back surgery earlier this year, resulting in an unintentional 50-pound weight loss.

Billy Joel continued his residency at Madison Square Garden after 21 months of COVID-19 related cancelations.If alive, the comedian would be 71 years old. However, Kaufman is yet to reappear to prove his claims.

The book claims that the comedian is supposed to have returned in May 2014.īob Zmuda insisted to the media in 2014 that Kaufman is alive, and that he actually helped Kaufman execute his plan. Kaufman’s writing partner, Bob Zmuda, co-authored a book with his girlfriend at the time of his death, Lynne Marguiles, titled ‘Andy Kaufman: The Truth, Finally’. He even went into details of how he’d pull off the trick.

He is believed to have died in May 1984.Īccording to his close friends, Kaufman often joked about faking his own death and returning after a number of years, claiming that it would be the “ultimate prank”. Kaufman is said to have tried a number of alternative therapies before opting for chemotherapy, including one in the Philippines. Later, a medical test at a hospital showed that he had cancer. In 1983, concerned about his health after a prolonged bout of coughing, the comedian visited several doctors. However, many believe that Kaufman faked his death and has been living life out of the spotlight. American comedian, Andy Kaufman, was officially declared to have passed away in 1984 after battling cancer.
