The singer suffers from an eye problem that affects his vision and ability to write. Despite this, he continues to work and has new projects on the way.
At 77, Elton John, It is going through a ocular health problem that forced him to modify one of his most emblematic gestures: he can no longer sign autographs as before. Instead, Write only the letter “E”which worries his followers.
The British musician was dealing with this ocular condition since July 2024when he contracted a infection during a vacation in southern France. This vision problem mainly affected his right eye and, as Elton himself revealed, The recovery is being very slow. In his publications on social networks, he explained that his left eye is also committed and that still Missing time so that your vision is completely recovered. “I am healing, but it is an extremely slow process and it will spend some time before the view returns to the eye impacted.”he commented in a statement.
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I’M Still Standing’s composer expressed his fear that this condition can hinder The completion of your most anticipated project, Who believes in Los Angeles?a collaboration with the singer Brandi Carlile. However, despite the inconveniences in your health, the album is still scheduled for its launch April 4and the collaboration between the two artists seems to be underway Without setbacks.
Elton also confessed in an interview that, due to the partial loss of vision, he could not attend the new version of The devil wears Pradathe musical in which he was involved. In statements a Good Morning Americasaid: “He left me stunned and I can’t see anything, I can’t read anything”referring to the complications generated by the loss of vision.
Despite these complications, Elton John let his health stop him. His career, which covers more than six decadesit is still one of the most prolific and successful in the history of music. During this time, he launched more than 30 albums and sold More than 300 million copies worldwide. Over the years, Elton was recognized with prizes Grammy, Oscar and Tonyconsolidating as one of the most influential artists of pop and rock music.
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The musician stops working and collaborating with new generations of artists. Recently, he released songs with stars like Dua Lipa and Britney Spears. And the artists speak very well of him “Elton, you are my friend and my hero and I never thought I could say that in a prayer.Said Dua Lipa, using his words as an open door for future collaborations. Despite health problems, its passion for music continues to be its main engine.
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