Billy Joel
Billy Joel has had a long history of suffering from depression and suicidal behavior. The “Uptown girl” singer and pianist has checked into hospitals to receive treatment for depression and substance abuse during his lifetime. Because of his great success in music both as a writer and performing, Joel has received several honorary doctorates in Music, Fine Arts, and Humane Letters from universities such as Berklee College of Music. He has also been inducted into the Music Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio and has received many awards in music including the American Music Awards, the Grammy Awards, and the Tony Awards.