Elton John, the legendary musician, recently made a heartfelt revelation at the gala performance of his new musical, The Devil Wears Prada. Held at London’s Dominion Theatre, this event was more than just an opening night. It was a fundraiser for the Elton John AIDS Foundation and a showcase of Elton as a creative composer for the musical.
During his speech, Elton shared a deeply personal update. The 77-year-old singer is unable to see the musical due to severe eyesight issues.
“I haven’t been able to come to many of the previews because, as you know, I have lost my eyesight. So it’s hard for me to see it. But I love to hear it, and boy, it sounded good tonight.”
Elton John
Amid these challenges, Elton expressed immense gratitude to his husband, David Furnish, calling him his “rock.” He also went on to thank the talented team behind the production. His words were a poignant reminder of resilience and the power of support during difficult times.
The Eye Infection That Changed Everything
The turning point in Elton’s vision troubles began in July, while he was in France. A severe eye infection left him blind in his right eye and with “only limited vision” in his left. On social media, Elton candidly shared the difficulties he’s faced.
“I am healing, but it’s an extremely slow process, and it will take some time before sight returns to the impacted eye,” he wrote. His gratitude toward the medical professionals and his family for their care was clear.
Speaking further about the ordeal, Elton revealed to Good Morning America how these challenges have affected his day-to-day life and creative pursuits.
“It’s been four months now since I haven’t been able to see, and my left eye is not the greatest.”
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While hopeful that his eyesight may improve, the journey to recovery has been anything but easy.
Conclusion
Elton John’s journey with vision loss is a testament to his resilience and dedication. Despite the challenges, he continues to inspire through his creativity and philanthropy. The Devil Wears Prada musical showcases his enduring passion for storytelling, reminding fans that even in adversity, Elton remains a beacon of hope and determination.
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