Elton John, 78, Shares Health Update After Near-Total Vision Loss

British music legend Elton John opened up about his condition after nearly losing all eyesight. The Times quoted his latest remarks.

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Elton John (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

Last September, news broke that an infection left him almost blind in one eye. In a fresh interview, the 78-year-old singer lamented missing his sons—14-year-old Zachary and 12-year-old Elijah—play sports due to worsening vision.

Still, hope lingers. “Recovery’s slow,” John said. “It’ll take time before sight returns to my affected eyes.”

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Health struggles aren’t new for him. Beyond this infection, summer 2023 saw him hospitalized in Monaco after a fall at his French Riviera home. Luckily, injuries stayed minor then. Fans now rally behind his gradual healing journey.

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