Music Icon Elton John Briefly Loses Sight
Elton John has bravely shared that he has lost his sight due to an eye infection.
. This revelation came during a recent appearance at a West End gala performance of _The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical_. For this visual spectacle for which John penned the lyrics, he was unfortunately unable to partake in the traditional way.
He explained from the stage, “I have lost my sight and I haven’t been able to see the performance but I have enjoyed listening to it.”
Sadly, this vision loss forced him to miss many previews of the production.
“To my husband who’s been my rock because I haven’t been able to come to many of the previews.
It’s hard for me to see it but I love to hear it and it sounded good tonight. Thank you for coming!”
John’s unexpected setback is delaying plans for a new album.
Just last week, the multi-Grammy award-winning artist opened up about his recent health challenges, sharing that the vision loss began in his right eye back in July as a result of an infection he contracted in southern France.
“It’s been a while since I’ve done anything,”
“I just have to get off my backside.” He lamented, “I unfortunately lost my eyesight in my right eye.
And it’s been four months now since I haven’t been able to see.
And my left eye is not the greatest. So there’s hope and encouragement
that it will be OK, but I’m kind of stuck at the moment.”
He continued, “Because I can do something like this [interview], but going into the studio and recording — I don’t know, because I can’t see a lyric for a start. We’re taking an initiative to try and get it better, but at the moment that’s really what we’re concentrating on.
It’s never fortunate for anything like this to happen. And it kind of floored me and I can’t see anything, I can’t read anything, I can’t watch anything.”
But through it all, the “Rocket Man” remains optimistic.
As his new documentary *
Elton John: It’s Never Too Late*
prepares for its U.S. premiere on Disney+ December 13th,
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it’s aftermath, I am focusing on my recovery.
“I’m so lucky, I’m the luckiest man in the world,” John has said.
How has the news of Elton John’s vision loss affected the release schedule of his upcoming album?
## Interview with Music Journalist John Smith on Elton John’s Vision Loss
**Host:** John Smith, you’ve been covering Elton John’s career for decades. This news about his temporary sight loss due to a severe eye infection must be quite a blow.
**John Smith:** Absolutely. It’s incredibly disheartening to hear about this. Elton John is a true showman who thrives on connecting with his audience through both his music and his stage presence.
**Host:** He mentioned this during his appearance at the _Devil Wears Prada_ musical, which he penned the lyrics for, right?
**John Smith:** Yes. It was a bittersweet moment. He expressed his inability to see the performance but highlighted the enjoyment he derived from listening to it. That speaks volumes about his dedication to his craft.
**Host:** How are fans reacting to this news?
**John Smith:** There’s an outpouring of concern and support from fans worldwide. Many are wishing him a speedy recovery and sending their love. It’s a testament to the immense affection people have for Elton.
**Host:** This news also suggests a delay in his new album, correct?
**John Smith:** Yes, the article mentions that his plans for a new album are currently on hold due to this setback. Hopefully, once he recovers, he can pick up where he left off.
**Host:** John, thank you for sharing your insights on this developing situation. We all hope for a swift and full recovery for Elton John.
**John Smith:** Thank you for having me. It’s certainly a challenging time, but knowing Elton’s resilience and passion for music, I remain optimistic.
