15-04-2025
Elton John, 78, Reveals How His Serious Health Issues Are Impacting His Ability to See His Sons
Elton John has been suffering from serious health problems for years — but the aftermath of a severe infection has made it so he physically cannot see his sons in some instances.
Speaking to The Timesin a candid interview published earlier this month, the legendary singer, 78, discussed just how badly his eyesight has been following the 2024 infection.
'I can't see the telly! I haven't been able to see anything since last July," revealed John, who is now blind in his right eye and has partial vision in his left.
'I can see you," he told the Times reporter, "but I can't see TV, I can't read."
One of the most heartbreaking effects of the infection for John has to be his inability to watch his kids — he shares sons Zachary, 14, and Elijah, 12, with husband David Furnish — engage in their favorite activities.
"I can't see my boys playing rugby and soccer, and it has been a very stressful time because I'm used to soaking it all up," the five-time Grammy winner said. "It's distressing."
Despite the severity of his health issues, John is resilient and thankful for all of the blessings and achievements he has experienced in his life and career — the most important being his family of four.
The "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" singer has also accepted his new physical limitations, embodying the popular British motto, "Keep calm and carry on."
"You get emotional, but you have to get used to it because I'm lucky to have the life I have," John told The Times. "I still have my wonderful family, and I can still see something out of here," he said, pointing to his left eye. 'So you say to yourself, just get on with it.'
The "Rocketman" artist — who has been making his way around the press circuit in promotion of his new album, Who Believes in Angels?, a collaborative record with Brandi Carlile — has faced his mortality head on.
During a recent concert, per the Daily Mail, John told the audience the four-letter phrase he wants engraved on his tombstone.
"On my tombstone, I want nothing to do with 'Crocodile f***ing Rock,'" he told the crowd. "I just want it to say: 'He was a great dad'."
