Sir Elton John has sparked fresh concern about his health after appearing frail and struggling to walk during a sunny day on his mega yacht in France. The 78-year-old music icon, who has faced several health challenges in recent years, was spotted enjoying the afternoon with his husband David Furnish and close friends Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Sam Taylor-Johnson. See more photos here.
Fans Send Love & Strength For The Music Legend
John kept his look casual in a light blue short-sleeve button-down shirt and bright blue shorts, while Furnish opted for a green open shirt layered over a white tee, paired with khaki shorts and a fedora.
The group was also joined by Taylor-Johnson’s daughters, Wylda, 13, and Romy, 12, along with John’s rarely-seen sons Zachary, 14, and Elijah, 12.
(Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for BFI)A comment on one of the posts read: “Would be nice just to see Elton without struggling. It’s cruel”
Another post read: “Aww so sad bless him !! He’s prob a bit dizzy it will pass ! Come on Elton youve got this !! 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🙏👍🌹”
Another sweet comment read: “Thanks for the music Elton, thanks for the memories. You truly are a sensational entertainer. You have given the world so much. Take some time out. Rest a while. Enjoy time with David and the boys. All the Best. ❤️”
Ongoing Health Struggles
Over the years, John has undergone multiple surgeries, including hip and knee replacements, as well as treatment for prostate cancer. More recently, the singer revealed that he has limited vision in his right eye following a severe eye infection.
In a post shared last year, John explained: “Over the summer, I’ve been dealing with a severe eye infection that has unfortunately left me with only limited vision in one eye. I am healing, but it’s an extremely slow process and it will take some time before sight returns to the impacted eye.”
He also admitted that his left eye is “not the greatest” either.
Elton John Reflects on Aging
John has spoken candidly about the toll his health issues have taken. “To be honest with you, there’s not much of me left. I don’t have tonsils, adenoids or an appendix. I don’t have a prostate. I don’t have a right hip or a left knee or a right knee,” he once told fans.
The legendary singer has acknowledged that he has entered what he calls “the latter time” of his life. “I don’t know how much time I have left,” he reflected. “And you think about that more when you get to my age. You think about life and death. You think: ‘well, I just want to be where I want to be now.’”
Retirement & Family Focus
Having wrapped up his final world tour, John has said his days of constant travel and performing are over. “Traveling takes so much out of you,” he explained. “It is very tiring. I am used to it and I am a veteran at it… but this is where you start to think about mortality.”
Now, the music legend appears more focused on family time with Furnish and their two sons. Though fans continue to worry about his health, John has made it clear that he is embracing a quieter chapter in life.
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