Music legend Sir Elton John has revealed that he is suffering from "limited vision" in one eye following a severe eye infection.
The 77-year-old singer took to Instagram to update fans about his condition, explaining that while he is on the mend, recovery has been slow.
“Over the summer, I’ve been dealing with a severe eye infection that has unfortunately left me with only limited vision in one eye,” he wrote. “I am healing, but it’s an extremely slow process, and it will take some time before my sight returns to the affected eye.”
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The "Rocket Man" singer expressed his gratitude to the medical team caring for him, as well as his family. “I’m so thankful for the excellent team of doctors and nurses, and my family, who have taken such great care of me,” he added.
In response to the news, fellow musicians and fans flooded his post with well-wishes. "Prayers for healing, Sir Elton. ❤️🩹❤️🩹," one fan commented, while another wrote, "Praying for healing for your eye🙏." Others echoed similar sentiments of love and support, with messages like, "Love❤️ and prayers🙏❤️🩹🙌❤️."
Designer Donatella Versace also chimed in, writing: "Sending you so much love, Elton! Feel better soon. Love you." Tennis icon Billie Jean King added: “Sending our love and support your way. Feel better soon, friend.”
This isn't the first time Sir Elton has faced health challenges.
In 2017, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and opted for surgery instead of chemotherapy to prevent the spread of the disease. Known for his intense work schedule of over 120 shows a year, he later revealed that the experience left him "24 hours from death" and led him to reevaluate his life priorities.
In his 2019 memoir Me, Elton wrote: “Effectively, my kids made the decision for me. I didn’t want cancer hanging over us for years to come. I just wanted to be rid of it.”
Complications arose 10 days after surgery, causing painful swelling from leaking lymph nodes. After months of hospital visits, a routine colonoscopy unexpectedly resolved the issue just before his 70th birthday. However, as he began to recover, Sir Elton contracted a life-threatening infection while in South America, bringing him close to death once again.
Reflecting on this time, he noted, "In a strange way, it felt like an answer to my prayers: if you want more time, you need to slow down and live differently." This epiphany led him to the decision to retire from touring. "I want to be there for all of it," he said, referring to spending more time with his sons.
In 2023, Sir Elton faced yet another health scare when he fell at his villa in Nice, France. He was briefly hospitalized but was discharged soon after.
We extend our best wishes to Sir Elton John for a swift recovery.
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