EBN- English star Elton John , 77, faces difficult challenges , all of which are related to health. Since 2020, John’s health , the owner of a prominent artistic career and wide fame, has been gradually deteriorating, and reached its worst condition during the current year.
What made the matter more complicated was that he was infected during the past summer vacation that he spent in the south of France with a severe viral infection in the eye.
Touching words from Elton John.
In a recent interview with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America, Elton John revealed painful details about his eye condition, saying he still has trouble seeing months after contracting a severe infection. He also revealed that he can no longer see at all out of his right eye, which is why he has not released any new music yet.
As for his left eye, it is also not in good condition, and he can see slightly, and he expressed his fears of losing it as well. However, John did not give up , and said: “I found encouragement from the audience and hope that my eye will improve, I will return.” He continued: “I am stuck at the moment, I cannot go to the studio and record, I cannot even see the lyrics of the song, I cannot read, and I cannot watch TV, it caused me a great shock.”
Elton John injury in summer 2024
When Elton John was diagnosed with a severe eye infection, he released a statement on his official Instagram account, announcing: “Over the summer, I had a severe eye infection that left me with limited vision in one eye. I am currently recovering, but it is a very slow process, and it will be a while before my vision returns to the affected eye.” He continued: “I am very grateful to the excellent team of doctors, nurses and my family, who have taken such good care of me.”
Elton John thanks the fans
In a previous appearance, Elton John opened up about other details regarding his health condition, while attending the premiere of Elton John: Never Too Late, a documentary directed by RJ Cutler and David Furnish, which documents the most important stages in John’s life. The directors of the film were present with him, and the star talked about the details of filming the documentary, as well as the last period in his life, and how he feels positive, despite the many diseases he suffers from.
Elton John , after the documentary aired, talked about his health journey, joking: “To be honest with you, I don’t have much left of me. I don’t have tonsils, adenoids, appendix, I don’t have prostate, I have problems with my right leg, my right hand, my left hand, I pretty much have the left leg left.”
Then he thanked the audience: “But I’m still here, I’m still alive. I can’t thank you enough, you’re the people who made me, I want to thank you for making me the happiest man in the world.” He continued: “As you know, I’ve decided to stop touring because I’m 77 years old. I’ve done everything I have to do, I’ve succeeded, I’ve traveled here and there, but for now I’m going to continue enjoying music .”
Awards in Elton John’s Career
Elton John has won two Oscars in his career, for Best Original Song, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from “The Lion King” in 1994, and “I’m Gonna Love Me Again” from “Rocketman” in 2019.
He also won the Tony Award for Best Original Song for the play “Aida” in 2000.
He won the Grammy Award five times for the following songs: That’s What Friends Are For in 1987, Basque in 1992, Can You Feel the Love Tonight in 1995, in addition to Candle in the Wind in 1998, and Aida in 2001.
