Elton John Says He Can’t Watch His Sons Play Sports Anymore, and Frankly, Rugby Might Be Better for It

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Sir Elton John, the man, the myth, the walking sequin himself, has delivered some not-so-fabulous news about his eyesight — and it’s a real tearjerker (minus the ability to read the tissue box).

So here’s the tea: The 78-year-old Rocket Man legend (who still looks like he owns three different capes per day of the week) dropped a health update that’s got us reaching for our glitter-covered handkerchiefs. Turns out, he was hit with a “severe eye infection” last summer that did more than just ruin his ability to judge a fabulous outfit from across the room. It actually led to vision loss in his right eye.

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In a new interview that dropped April 4 (but not like a Beyoncé album), Elton said losing his eyesight has been, well… a bit of a buzzkill. “I can see you,” he told a Times of London reporter, “but I can’t see TV, I can’t read.” Which, let’s be honest, makes the next Netflix binge or crossword puzzle tragically off-limits.

But here’s the real heartbreak: “I can’t see my boys playing rugby and soccer,” Elton said, referring to his sons Zachary (14) and Elijah (12). Which honestly might be a blessing—have you ever watched kids’ rugby? It’s like full-contact chaos meets mud wrestling with slightly more rules.

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“It’s distressing,” he continued. “You get emotional, but you have to get used to it because I’m lucky to have the life I have.” A true king behavior. Still rocking on with one eye and a full heart.

And listen—Elton isn’t throwing a pity party. He’s just adjusting his vision board (pun very intended). “I still have my wonderful family,” he said. “And I can still see something out of [my left eye]. So you say to yourself, ‘Just get on with it.’”

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Sir Elton may not be catching the next match from the sidelines, but he’s still serving Dad Icon Energy™ like no one else. And somewhere, a rhinestone shed a single tear.

Elton John Says He Can’t Watch His Sons Play Sports Anymore, and Frankly, Rugby Might Be Better for It

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