Billy Joel Details Suicide Attempts, Health Battles

In the documentary 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes,' which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, Billy Joel, now 76, reveals he attempted suicide twice in his early twenties after an affair with Elizabeth Weber, wife of his best friend and bandmate Jon Small. Overcome by guilt and depression, Joel became homeless and spiraled downward after the affair ended his friendship and their band, Attila. His first suicide attempt involved overdosing on sleeping pills provided by his sister, Judy Molinari, which left him in a coma for several days. The second attempt involved ingesting cleaning fluid, and Jon Small took him to the hospital, saving his life. Joel later sought psychiatric help and eventually married Weber from 1973 to 1982. The documentary also highlights Joel's ongoing battle with a rare brain disorder and his journey overcoming mental health struggles.