Alexa Ray Joel Thanks Fans for 'Love and Support'

December 07, 2009 Celebrity Highlights

Alexa Ray Joel is on the mend after her weekend suicide attempt.

"She is feeling much better," her rep says in a statement. "She is with her family and looking forward to getting back on track."

Joel, who is recuperating at her father Billy Joel's Long Island, New York home after being released from the hospital Sunday, added, "I want to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support."

On Saturday, Alexa called 911 to announced she "want[ed] to die" after downing eight herbal anti-inflammatory pills.

The New York Daily News reported the aspiring singer-songwriter canceled a performance at Thursday's NYSE tree-lighting ceremony.

She's still set to perform Thursday at J&R Music World, a store staffer told "Extra."

Filed Under: Candid Confessions, Celebrity Highlights, Celebrity Scandals, Hot Topics, Alexa Ray Joel, Billy Joel, Christie Brinkley

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