Elton John says he could not see his own musical because of an eye infection
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Elton John expressed his struggles with eyesight, saying, "I haven't been able to come to many of the previews because I've lost my eyesight, so it's hard for me to see it. But I love to hear it, and boy, it sounded good tonight." This highlights his desire to experience the musical he scored despite his vision limitations.
He mentioned his ongoing recovery from an eye infection, stating, "I am healing, but it's an extremely slow process and it will take some time before sight returns to the impacted eye," emphasizing the challenges he faces with his health.
Elton John reflected on his health journey during his farewell tour, noting, "During my Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, an ambitious global run of hundreds of scheduled concerts... I faced various health issues that forced me to reschedule and cut concerts short," showcasing resilience in the face of adversity.
As a distinguished artist, John celebrated his achievements, remarking on his status as an EGOT winner: "John won an Emmy Award in January... among a few artists to be an EGOT winner," highlighting his exceptional contribution to music and entertainment.
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