Elton John eye infection is leaving him with limited vision in one eye
Elton John has revealed that he is recovering after suffering a “serious eye infection.”
On Tuesday, the rock ‘n’ roll legend, 77, shared in an Instagram post that he has been dealing with a serious eye infection which has left him with limited vision in one eye.
He added that he is recovering but it is a slow process and it will be some time before he regains sight in the affected eye.
He went on to thank his “excellent team” of medical staff, as well as his family, for caring for him “over the past few weeks.”
He further added that he has been spending the summer recovering quietly at home and feels positive about the progress before signing off “with love and gratitude, Elton John.”
Many famous faces like Sandra Lee, Model Linda Evangelista, Pop star Chappell Roan, Carnie Wilson, fashion designer Donatella Versace, Radio host Bob Harris etc. took to the comments section to offer their support to the legendary musician.
Despite his low vision, John is expected to appear on the red carpet at the premiere of his documentary, “Elton John: Never Too Late,” later this week, at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The documentary, which will premiere on Disney+ in December, will follow John as he looks back at his career spanning more than five decades, and will also include a new song. Also, read – The Bachelorette Finale Recap – Jenn Cries During Live Finale after it takes a dark turn
what song made Elton John famous?
“Your Song” was John’s first international single to reach the Top 10. The song peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart, as well as reaching the top 10 in several other countries. “Your Song” was praised by critics upon its release and in the years since, and is widely regarded as one of John’s best songs.
John re-recorded the song as a duet with Safina for the first Sport Relief charity telethon, In 2002 and released it on 15 July 2002; in the UK this version reached number four.
In the US, it was certified Gold and Platinum on 13 December 2012 by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over one million digital downloads.
It was certified 2× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in April 2018, for sales of two million digital downloads.
Did Elton John Ever have a wife?
Elton John’s ex-wife Renate Blauel is known for staying out of the spotlight, but in 2020 she made headlines after taking legal action against the legendary singer.
The BBC reported that Blauel is claiming “£3 million” after the star revealed facts about their relationship in her autobiography, Me, as well as the biopic Rocketman. This breaks a legal agreement the couple had, which would prevent Elton from speaking publicly about the marriage.
The pair met in 1983 while the star was finishing his album Too Low for Zero, which included the hit singles I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues and I’m Still Standing and quickly became close friends.
After touring with her on the Australian leg of his Too Low for Zero tour, Elton John got in touch with Blauel.
On Valentine’s Day 1984, The couple married at St Mark’s Church in the Darling Point area of Sydney, Australia, and were married for four years. in 1988 The couple divorced and Elton John came out as gay shortly after.
In 1992, the Tiny Dancer singer told Rolling Stone magazine that he was “quite comfortable with his homosexuality.”
After the couple divorced, Blauel retreated from the public eye. A 1988 People magazine report said the divorce was rumoured to cost up to $45,000,000 (£35,370,000).
Does Elton John have children?
Elton John began a relationship with filmmaker and former advertising executive David Furnish in 1993. The “Rocket Man” singer and the former advertising executive, who have been together for three decades, became parents for the first time when they welcomed their eldest son, Zachary, 13, in 2010 via a surrogate. Their son Elijah, 11, joined the family in 2013 via the same surrogate.
When same-sex marriage became legal in the U.K. in 2014, John and Furnish officially tied the knot in Windsor, England, with Zachary and Elijah serving as ring bearers.