Elton John Says 'There's Not Much Left' of Him While Discussing His Health in Rare Update
At 77, Elton John has dealt with significant health issues. At the New York Film Festival premiere of his new documentary, Elton John: Never Too Late, John opened up about the physical challenges he's faced over the years, and how his family has supported him through it all.
"To be honest with you, there's not much of me left," John told the audience, per People. "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. In fact, the only thing left to me is my left hip. But I’m still here," he continued. "And I can't thank you [enough], you’re the people that made me. I want to thank David and Zachary and Elijah for making me the happiest man in the world."
The Rocket Man singer shares two sons, Zachary, 13, and Elijah, 11, with his husband David Furnish.
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"I found complete and utter happiness and bliss when I met David and when I had my children, our children. And it satisfied me so much. I've never felt happiness like I have now," John said.
He also explained why his 2023 "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour was his last.
"As you know, I decided to stop touring because I'm 77 years of age, I've done all there is to do, to play. I've succeeded. I've been there and I've done it," John said.
"I've still got to make room because I'm still going to have music in my life. But the most important thing in my life are David, Zachary and Elijah, and my family and my friends. I found utopia and I'm so thrilled," he added.
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