Sir Elton Johns friends are reportedly worried about his health as the 77-year-old tackles a busy schedule despite ongoing challenges, including vision loss from a serious eye infection.
The legendary singer recently shocked his fans after confirming to an audience that he had lost his sight.
Elton John is now making spending time with his sons, Zachary and Elijah, a priority, although he emotionally admitted he may not see them getting married.
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Concerns are growing for Sir Elton John’s health amid a busy schedule and vision problems
Elton John’s close friends are said to be concerned for the music icon’s wellbeing as he continues to push himself despite ongoing health challenges.
Following his extensive 330 show “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour, John has premiered two major musicals; “Tammy Faye” on Broadway and “The Devil Wears Prada” in London.
During Sunday’s West End debut of the latter, the 77-year-old gave an emotional speech about his inability to see the show due to failing eyesight. Afterwards, his husband, David Furnish, 62, assisted from the stage.
According to a source spoken to The sunJohn’s inner circle believes his busy schedule is taking a toll on him.
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“Elton’s friends are seriously concerned about how much he’s put on and believe it’s having a big impact on his health,” an insider said, according to Daily Mail. “A lot of people close to him have now encouraged him to slow down because he’s been busier than ever this year. He’s not getting any younger and his health has deteriorated over the last few years.”
They added: “The whole point of his farewell tour was for him to be home more when it was over, but he’s still working a busy schedule, something’s got to give.”
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Elton John shares vision update: ‘I’ve lost my sight’
At The Dominion Theatre, John expressed his gratitude to his husband for being his “rock” in the run-up to the musical’s official opening.
The singer then revealed to a shocked audience that he was unable to see out of his right eye for months due to a serious infection.
“To my husband who has been my rock because I haven’t been able to make it to many of the previews because as you know I’ve lost my sight,” said John.
He added, “So it’s hard for me to see it, but I love hearing it — and it sounded great tonight. Thanks for coming.”
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He can no longer record music
While it is unclear if his condition is temporary, the “Rocket Man” singer has shared that it would not be possible to record music for him at the moment.
During an appearance on “Good Morning America,” John said: “It’s been four months now since I couldn’t see. And my left eye isn’t the best. So there’s hope and encouragement that it’s going to be okay, but I’m a little stuck right now.”
He continued: “Because I can do something like this, but to go into the studio and record, I don’t know, because I can’t see a text to begin with. We’re taking an initiative to try to make it better, but right now that’s really what we’re concentrating on.”
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The singer revealed that he has been dealing with a serious infection in his left eye
John first revealed his vision problems in September. Taking to Instagram, the EGOT winner shared a candid update on his condition, revealing that he had been battling a serious eye infection.
“Over the summer I have been dealing with a serious eye infection which has unfortunately left me with only limited vision in one eye,” John wrote, adding that he is “healing, but it is an extremely slow process and it will take some time for vision to return to the affected eye.”
The singer went on to express gratitude for the care he has received, saying: “I am so grateful to the excellent team of doctors and nurses and my family, who have taken such good care of me over the last few weeks.”
John ended his message on a hopeful note, sharing how he has “quietly spent the summer recuperating at home” and “feels positive about the progress” he has made in his healing and recovery.
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Elton John reflects on family and mortality in emotional documentary moment
During his three-year “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour for the Disney+ movie “Elton John: Never Too Late,” John let cameras document his journey.
In a candid scene reported by the Radio Times, the “Cold Heart” hitmaker, who shares sons Zachary, 13, and Elijah, 11, with Furnish, 62, reflected on his decision to step away from touring and said his priority now is to “spend more time raising my children.”
He frankly admitted while traveling in the United States: “I want to see our children get married, but I don’t think I will be around for it.”
Furnish, who has been married to John since 2014, acknowledged the emotional impact of those words, saying: “It really upset me because I think Elton will live forever – we all do – and Elton is so alive that it is easy to believe, but it forces you to confront that reality.”
