Elton John recently revealed he was suffering from an eye infection. As such, fans are understandably concerned and worried about the famous singer. Due to this concern and worry, fans are anxiously curious about all the details surrounding the music legend’s new health condition and how he is doing now. Over the years, John garnered immense fame and love from fans after he captivated them via his impressive songs like Rocket Man, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and Can You Feel The Love Tonight?
Curious about Elton John’s health condition? Here is your answer.
What is Elton John suffering from?
Elton John is suffering from a severe eye infection. This eye infection has left him partially blind in one eye.
The Rocket Man singer confirmed his recent health condition via Instagram. Here, he said that he was in the healing process but that it was quite slow and would take some time until the infected eye was cured and proper vision returned to it. John thanked the doctors and nurses who had been looking after him. He further expressed gratitude toward his family who had also been by his side and had been caring for him over the past several weeks.
Elton John concluded by revealing he had been spending the summer recovering at home. He then expressed positivity over his healing and recovery progress and thanked fans for showing their love and gratitude.
John’s post soon received multiple comments from fans and his music contemporaries. Billy Joel wrote “Get well soon.” Meanwhile, Billie Jean King commented, “Sending our love and support your way. Feel better soon, friend.” Furthermore, actress Teagan Croft, commented “Noo elton!” but followed up with a quip that said, “I bet you rock an eyepatch tho like a s**y pirate.”
Elton John’s health has been quite the concern in recent times. Back in 2023, the musician slipped at his home in South France and visited a local hospital as a “precautionary measure” to ensure his health did not get hit with any major complications. Fortunately, he had then been discharged immediately and made it back to good health. (via TODAY)
Moreover, in 2022, fans got more worried after tabloids reported on his using of a wheelchair. Fortunately for fans, Elton John cleared the air via Instagram, explaining he used a wheelchair to rest his hip. He did so after a long walk to the plane after arriving at the Leipzig airport when it closed and before curfew.