Since about 1975, Elton John has experienced a number of medical and mental health issues. Despite these difficulties, the musician is still concerned about the development and welfare of his two children, and his final remarks on his gravestone are intended to express his love for them.<\/p>\n
Regarding his upcoming television documentary, \u201cElton John: Never Too Late,\u201d Elton John discussed his personal life in an exclusive interview conducted in October 2024. The renowned singer talked about his worries about growing older and disclosed that his kids had similar worries.<\/p>\n
Elton is a father and a married man. Zachary, 13, and Elijah, 11, are his two sons with his spouse, David Furnish. The 77-year-old artist discussed in his interview how their kids are concerned about his advanced age.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey worry as they know how old I am. Not so much David but me. They love their Daddy so they want me to be around forever,\u201d the pianist elaborated. He then admitted, \u201cI don\u2019t know how much time I have left,\u201d but expressed his greatest hopes for the years ahead.<\/p>\n
Elton\u2019s Dreams for the Future and past Surgeries
\nThe iconic pianist shared his aspirations, stating, \u201cI want to be around forever.\u201d He explained his desire to witness key milestones in his children\u2019s lives, saying, \u201cI want to see them have children and get married, but I don\u2019t think I am going to be around for that. Who knows? You never know.\u201d<\/p>\n
Elton has been outspoken about how he values every minute with his family because he is uncertain about the future, stating, \u201cOur time together is so wonderful and so precious.\u201dAt the October 2024 premiere of his documentary, the star humorously discussed his health struggles. Reflecting on past surgeries, he shared, \u201cI don\u2019t have tonsils, adenoids, or an appendix. I don\u2019t have a prostate. I don\u2019t have a right hip, a left knee or a right knee.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIn fact, the only thing left to me is my left hip. But I\u2019m still here,\u201d he noted. In 2021, Elton underwent hip replacement surgery after falling \u201cawkwardly on a hard surface.\u201d Unfortunately, he later suffered from a severe eye infection.<\/p>\n
In late 2024, the musician disclosed on Instagram that he was \u201cdealing with a severe eye infection that has unfortunately left me with only limited vision in one eye.\u201d He explained, \u201cI am healing, but it\u2019s an extremely slow process and it will take some time before sight returns to the impacted eye.\u201d<\/p>\n
In an appearance with \u201cGood Morning America\u201d in November 2024, he disclosed that the virus had caused him to permanently lose sight in his right eye. He had knee surgery earlier this year in January, which prevented him from attending the Emmys. Here\u2019s a quick rundown of some of his previous difficulties.<\/p>\n
Elton\u2019s Health Scares
\nSince he overdosed on Valium and fell into a swimming pool in 1975, Elton has struggled with both physical and mental health concerns. The incident was detailed in his 2019 book, \u201cMe.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also attempted suicide, as shown in his movie \u201cRocketman.\u201d Following a two-week binge, the artist sought treatment for bulimia nervosa and entered rehabilitation in 1990.
\nWhen Elton got \u201ca serious e-coli infection\u201d from eating tainted food in 2008, he had to cancel a number of shows in the US and the UK. He was admitted to the hospital four years later after performing at the Colosseum in Las Vegas because of a serious respiratory infection.<\/p>\n
He had to be admitted to the hospital at that time due to a \u201cserious\u201d respiratory infection. He was told by a doctor who conducted tests that he should take antibiotics to treat his respiratory illness and rest for around seven days before doing any concerts.<\/p>\n
His health issues persisted in 2013, as he had to postpone his summer tour due to an appendix diagnosis that necessitated surgery in July. When he was organizing his farewell tour in 2017, he received a covert prostate cancer diagnosis, which presented his next major health obstacle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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