Elton John reveals 'severe' secret health battle: 'Extremely slow process'

Elton John has taken to Instagram to reveal a 'severe' health issue that he has been battling in recent months. He shared a letter to fans that read: "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. I am so grateful for the excellent team of doctors and nurses and my family, who have taken such good care of me over the last several weeks.

"I have been quietly spending the summer recuperating at home, and am feeling positive about the progress I have made in my healing and recovery thus far."

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The 77-year-old signed off the letter, "With love and gratitude, Elton John."

Elton John's famous friends send well wishes

Elton's famous friends shared well wishes, with Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham writing, "Sending golden, healing vibes Elton."

Billie Jean King added, "Sending our love and support your way. Feel better soon, friend."

"Your acceptance and stoicism takes my breath away," Susannah Constantine said. "Happy you've told your wonderful fans. Their collective love will help you heal. Love you always and forever."

"Sending you all the love and peace that’s possible," Billy Porter wrote.

"We love you ❤️‍🩹," Chappell Roan said.

"Sending love and healing energy your way!" Aussie star Natalie Imbruglia added.

"Sending you so much love Elton! Feel better soon. Love you," Donatella Versace wrote.

Elton's health scare comes after he wrapped up his final Farewell Yellow Brick Road show in Sweden in July last year. Earlier this year he earned the status of EGOT after winning an Emmy for Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium, to add to his collection of Oscar, Tony and Grammy awards.

Elton won't tour again

Elton revealed earlier this year in an interview with Entertainment Tonight that he will not tour again as he and his husband David Furnish want to "be present" for the next decade of their sons' lives.

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"We've got our sons, you know, they're getting into their teenage years now," David said.

"We don't want to miss anything. We want to be present for that. It's sort of a key decade, I think, in a child's life,” he continued. “He's been doing it for 60 years. So it's nice to have that time to spend at home with family."

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