Elton John opened up about his health struggles in a new interview. The musical legend, 77, revealed he lost eyesight in his right eye in the summer in France and, as a result, can’t see, read or watch anything.
The Tiny Dancer hitmaker spoke about his new documentary, Never Too Late, in which he candidly admitted that his future recording music is currently in doubt.
Speaking to ABC News on Monday, Elton admitted he was unsure about his ability to record new music, as he focuses solely on his health.
The singer explained: “It’s been a while since I’ve done anything. I just have to get off my backside. I unfortunately lost my eyesight in my right eye in July because I had an infection in the south of France.
“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 okay, but I’m kind of stuck at the moment.
“Because I can do something like this, 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.”
The acclaimed singer-songwriter continued: “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.”
The dad-of-two has remained positive, saying: “I’m so lucky, I’m the luckiest man in the world.
“I’m so proud of the documentary, I’m proud of my sons, I’m proud of my attitude towards myself and what’s going on. I’m just very lucky and very grateful.”
Elton has faced several health issues after he had both knees replaced, as well as his right hip following a fall, which forced him to delay his farewell tour in 2021.
In September, the performer informed his fans on Instagram he had been left with limited vision after a severe eye infection.
