Sad news out of the music world today, as Elton John has confirmed that he has lost his eyesight.
The unexpected revelation came as Elton addressed the crowd at a charity performance of the Devil Wears Prada musical, for which he wrote the score.
The rock icon suggested that his eyesight had deteriorated to the point that he was unable to view last night’s performance.
Elton John Reveals Loss of Vision to London Crowd
The startling news came as Elton praised the musical’s cast and crew.
“As some of you may know, I have had issues and now I have lost my sight. I haven’t been able to see the performance, but I have enjoyed listening to it,” according to The Daily Mail.
“To my husband, who’s been my rock, because I haven’t been able to come to many of the previews because as you know, I’ve lost my eyesight, so it’s hard for me to see it, but I love to hear it,” he continued, according to a TikTok video (per Page Six).
Elton John Reveals Loss of Vision to London Crowd
The startling news came as Elton praised the musical’s cast and crew.
“As some of you may know, I have had issues and now I have lost my sight. I haven’t been able to see the performance, but I have enjoyed listening to it,” according to The Daily Mail.
“To my husband, who’s been my rock, because I haven’t been able to come to many of the previews because as you know, I’ve lost my eyesight, so it’s hard for me to see it, but I love to hear it,” he continued, according to a TikTok video (per Page Six).