Billy Joel 's publicist , Claire Mercuri , told the Daily News the singer was bearing up well . ` Katie Lee Joel separating from wife of 1982 , Billy Joel 's . `` This decision is a result of much thoughtful consideration , '' said joint statement . Marriage was Katie Lee Joel second .
Katie Lee Joel separating from wife of 1982 , Billy Joel 's . `` This decision is a result of much thoughtful consideration , '' said joint statement . Marriage was Katie Lee Joel second .