There are artists who seem eternal, or maybe they are; Elton John is one of them. And it is that at their 78 years Few artists can boast of having achieved a career like that of the British pianist, singer and composer. After more than six decades on stage and with more than 30 studio albums on his back, there is no doubt: he is the British icon par excellence.
However, there are so many successes and diseases which, unfortunately, the artist has had to face in recent years. Now, the one of Rocketman has spoken about his growing vision loss and about the concerns and problems of those who continue to give their all on stage.
Elton John's eye infection
It was in September 2024 When Elton John first announced the eye infection that he suffered in his right eye; However, it was not until December of that same year that its seriousness was made public. Now, the artist has revealed details about the progression of your disease and his strategy for dealing with her both on stage and off.
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“Because I lost my right eye and my left eye is not so goodthe last 15 months have been difficult for me because I haven't been able to see or read anything,” John said in an interview for the magazine Variety. “It's hard to go see a show”. And although the artist seems to handle short distances well, his field of vision seems to be very limited. “I saw Chappell in the desert (Coachella) and I saw Brandi at the Albert Hall, and both were incredible shows. But I really can't see what's going on“he confessed.
Although the artist faces these complications in the best possible way, he has found faithful support on this journey: technology. “Paul McCartney He calls me on FaceTime to see how I'm doing. It's really beautiful. The love I have received from him and from Pete Townshend and Mick Jagger and people like that have been incredible“, he said. He also claims to have video calls with Chappell Roan, Ed Sheeran and Brandi Carlile or receive emails from Keith Richards.
Elton John, beyond music
The legacy that Elton John has been building little by little goes far beyond his music; goes back to 1991the year in which he began to develop his life project: the Elton John AIDS Foundation. With a collection that reaches 650 million dollarsequivalent to one billion with the subsidies provided, the British artist is clear: he has had “the most incredible life.”
