Music legend Elton John has revealed ongoing struggles along with his eyesight, confirming he’s unable to see his newest musical, The Satan Wears Prada, which premiered at London’s Dominion Theatre. Talking on the occasion on December 1, the 77-year-old expressed his gratitude to his husband, David Furnish, and mirrored on the challenges he’s going through attributable to his situation.
“I haven’t been capable of come to lots of the previews as a result of, as you already know, I’ve misplaced my eyesight. So it’s arduous for me to see it,” Elton shared with the viewers. “However I like to listen to it, and boy, it sounded good tonight.”
Elton first disclosed his well being problem in September, revealing {that a} extreme eye an infection he contracted in France left him blind in a single eye and with restricted imaginative and prescient within the different. He described the therapeutic course of as “extraordinarily sluggish” however expressed gratitude for the medical professionals and household supporting him throughout this time.
Regardless of the setback, Elton continues to keep up a constructive outlook. Nonetheless, his imaginative and prescient challenges have delayed tasks, together with a brand new album with long-time collaborator Bernie Taupin. In a latest interview with Good Morning America, Elton defined, “I sadly misplaced my eyesight in my proper eye in July due to the an infection, and my left eye shouldn’t be the best. It’s been 4 months now, and I can’t see a lyric, which makes recording tough.”
The premiere of The Satan Wears Prada: The Musical was a glamorous affair, attended by luminaries akin to Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, rumored to be the inspiration for Miranda Priestly, the formidable character in each the unique novel and movie. Vanessa Williams stars as Priestly within the musical adaptation, which has garnered vital buzz.
The night additionally served as a fundraiser for the Elton John AIDS Basis, underscoring Elton’s enduring dedication to philanthropy regardless of private challenges.
As followers and business friends rally round him, Elton’s resilience stays a testomony to his enduring legacy in each music and advocacy.
