Alexa Ray Joel, daughter of Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley, took an overdose of a mild drug called Traumeel, insiders say.
The 23-year-old singer/songwriter, who is usually perky and in good spirits, had been despondent over breaking up with a musician boyfriend. According to family insiders, Alexa never lost consciousness.
“She had trouble breathing, became concerned amd called 911,” a source says. Traumeel is a homeopathic antihistamine and a muscle relaxer. Lucky for Alexa, it’s not that strong a drug.
What’s interesting and sad about all this is that Alexa is indeed one of those “great girls,” with loads of friends and friend to many. She is truly loved not only by her parents and siblings, but by her whole circle of friends.
And while many may pour over her lyrics looking for clues, there aren’t that many to find. Alexa’s music falls into the range of pure pop. Not only does write a Brill Building-like melody with hooks, she can also compose for Broadway. Her talent is immense and still not tapped. She’s even gone the indie route, avoiding signing with a major record label.
Tonight she’s been talking to her dad by phone since if Billy Joel were to walk through the front doors of the dreaded St. Vincent’s Hospital, it would cause a press riot. But Alexa is very close to both her parents. Mom Christie Brinkley is at her side now, and is always at Alexa’s shows, cheering her on from the sidelines.
December 6th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Oh how this excuse smells from coast to coast. Overdosing on a homeopathic concoction to the point where such consumption would generate any effect necessitating hospitalization is highly questionable. Much of homeopathy’s effect is dependent upon belief / faith / expectation of the consumer and the amounts of active ingredients are literally so miniscule that one would have to consume dozens of bottles of a homeopathic formula to maybe have some form of toxic effect.
December 6th, 2009 at 9:08 am
Overdosed on Traumeel? Really? That is utterly ridiculous. And who takes a homeopathic anti-inflammatory for depression over a boyfriend?
December 6th, 2009 at 10:48 am
This is ridiculous. You cannot overdose on homeopathic medicines. The reason why she was having trouble breathing is probably because she was having a panic attack or something, either due to the breakup or her worried that she overdosed on something.
December 6th, 2009 at 11:49 am
I agree, it’s a coverup.
December 6th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
[...] Alexa Ray Joel, daughter of Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley, is out of St. Vincent’s Hospital after her long bad night. [...]
December 7th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Not sure if Roger bothers to correct typos, but “many may pour over her lyrics” s/b “many may pore over her lyrics “.
Glad the young lady is OK.
February 17th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
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