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.
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.
“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.’”
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.
