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Billy Joel is opening up for the first time about a very dark chapter in his life.

A new documentary about the rock legend titled Billy Joel: And So It Goes premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival this week.

And it contains scenes in which Joel admits to nearly taking his own life after having an affair with the wife of his best friend.

A tumultuous time for Billy Joel

In his early 20s, Joel formed a band called Attila with his friend Jon Small. He later moved in with Small, his wife, Elizabeth, and their son.

“Bill and I spent a lot of time together,” Elizabeth said in the documentary, adding that their affection for one another was a “slow build” (per People magazine).

Eventually, Joel came to his friend with the truth: “I’m in love with your wife.

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