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Billy Joel: Daughter Suffered "Devastating Heartbreak"

Thursday – December 10, 2009 – 8:52am

Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley are slamming false reports about their daughter Alexa Ray Joel's recent hospitalization.

"Every parent can imagine the pain and anguish we face as parents of a daughter who is working to recover from the dangerous actions she took while suffering a devastating heartbreak," they say in the joint statement.

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"As much as we hate dignifying tabloid stories with a response, we feel we must set the record straight to protect our family. The story that ran in the New York Post on December 8th, and has been subsequently spread across the internet, is filled with vicious lies and attempts to smear our character and that of our beloved daughter.

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"We ask the public and legitimate media outlets to please 'consider the source' and to not further exacerbate our daughter's situation by repeating and legitimizing these false reports," the statement concluded.

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  • December 18, 2009 - 10:32am Luv Round Eyes Says:

    Looks just like dad but with a rack:-) Hope she recovers and finds a better man but those seem far and few between in tinsel town:-(
  • December 13, 2009 - 12:39am Ms. Right Says:

    I am not sure why people are so cruel on this site like it costs them to have a little compassion. No matter what the cause for the alleged depression or suicide attempt, a person is going through something difficult at this moment. If Alexa was depressed and attempted suicide, I pray for her recovery.
  • December 10, 2009 - 8:16pm anon Says:

    @ B: I will LOL all I want, especially when this waste finally does off herself because of this "depression". Comparing depression to cancer and acting as if depression is harder to deal with than cancer is so stupid.
  • December 10, 2009 - 7:54pm Care Bear Says:

    I think it is SO SAD that there are so many critical comments out there. Thank GOD for the few who showed compassion. I want to wish Alexa and her parents togetherness at this time of year.
  • December 10, 2009 - 5:38pm Jen Says:

    In a few years she won't believe she took such drastic steps over some guy. A wonderful future is waiting her and I'm glad she survived to live it.
  • December 10, 2009 - 5:21pm sly Says:

    No matter what the circumstances may be, its sad that this woman felt so badly that she would do something like this. I hope she has a lot of friends and family that can give her the help and support she needs. What ever the situation, she needs to be around people who love and support her. Give her a break, no matter how easy her life may seam to some, no one knows what goes on when no one else is looking.
  • December 10, 2009 - 5:18pm New York Says:

    So she got her heart broken by a guy, it won't be the first or the last, time to grow up bug eyes and act like an adult, mama and daddy were not and are not good examples for you, and you are stuipd for trying to kill yourself over a man...
  • December 10, 2009 - 4:44pm Sharon Says:

    She is like anyone that had a man that break her heart..Alexa he is so not worthy..Take your time and find a good man..Stay well
  • December 10, 2009 - 3:56pm Jeff Says:

    Glad she is doing better. She has a nice set of puppies.
  • December 10, 2009 - 3:33pm CLR Says:

    HAVE ANY OF YOU SUFFERED WITH DEPRESSION?I have and still do ! When you are in a true state of depression,your soul hurts your mind is full of guilt,you feel as though why am i living? Please do not JUDGE this girl i had rather be told i had cancer than go through DEEP DEPRESSION AGAIN. GOD BLESS ALL THE PEOPLE SUFFING FROM THIS HORRIBLE ILLINESS!!
  • December 10, 2009 - 2:43pm anoymous Says:

    LL - Are you forgetting your father is Billy Joel and that who she resembles.
  • December 10, 2009 - 2:03pm dersha Says:

    she has a mom that couldnt keep a man faithful to her and a dad that couldnt keep a wife loyal and dont want to be together at all. Maybe billy and christie should hook up a again. Then their kid wouldnt be so miserable.
  • December 10, 2009 - 1:43pm david wayne osedach Says:

    She is young and beautiful. And she will get through this. We wish her the best!
  • December 10, 2009 - 1:42pm B Says:

    12:52 pm You can LOL all you want. Do you really think you know exactly what drove her to such measures? There could be more than just a break up with a boyfriend that caused her to try to harm herself. Depression is an illness. Don't treat it so lightly. You really need to get a clue, anon.
  • December 10, 2009 - 12:52pm anon Says:

    Lol that is what you call tough times?? A boyfriend breaking up with you is not what should be considered "tough times". She is 23, did she really think she was going to marry this guy? I think she is just a selfish girl who thinks that the world revolves around her. She needs to get a clue and see that there are people out there suffering much worse during these terrible times. TO kill yourself over a guy is just pathetic!
  • December 10, 2009 - 12:25pm Jen Says:

    Good to hear Alexa is doing better now :) No parent wants to get the call that their child has been admitted to the hospital for any reason and I can't imagine what must have been going through their minds when they got there. The media is only making the situation worse by continuing to report on this and I don't blame her parents for wanting to make a statement. What parent wouldn't want to protect their child?
  • December 10, 2009 - 11:56am Ty Says:

    CORRECTION: Hopfully the parents are NOT using this "heartbreak" as an excuse not to deal with much deeper issues.
  • December 10, 2009 - 11:54am LL Says:

    She needs to get a grip. Her boyfriend broke up with her and she tries to kill herself. No wonder he left her...she's crazy. I can't believe Christy Brinkley had anything to do with the birth of that girl...she's fugly as all get out.
  • December 10, 2009 - 11:53am Ty Says:

    Your first reaction to boyfriend problems should not be to grab a bottle of pills. Its obvious that the girl has bigger problems to deal with. Hopefully the parents are using this 'heartbreak' as an excuse not deal with much deeper issues.
  • December 10, 2009 - 11:27am Kay Says:

    She has Billy's eyes.

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