Alexa Ray Joel, Daughter of Billy Joel & Christie Brinkley, Hospitalized After Overdosing on Sleeping Pills, Cops Suspect Attempted Suicide

Alexa Ray Joel, daughter of Piano Man Billy Joel and his ex-wife Christie Brinkley, was rushed to St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City, after ingesting a large number of sleeping pills, in what the New York Police is saying was a suicide attempt.

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Medics were called to Alexa Ray Joel’s apartment at 19 Bethune St. apartment in the West Village at approximately 12:21 p.m. this afternoon, sources told The Post. A female caller told a 911 operator that Joel had taken several pills and wanted to die, sources said. She is described as being conscious at St. Vincent’s Hospital, and is expected to survive, said other sources. Source: NY Post

Alexa Joel has been a prolific songwriter since her young teens. She is also a talented pianist and singer. She’s among several celebrities scheduled to appear in a tree-lighting ceremony at the New York Stock Exchange this Thursday.