Elton John could also be struggling along with his eyesight, however he’s nonetheless received jokes.
“I don’t know if you understand, however there’s been loads of tales happening round about my recursive eyesight,” John, 77, stated when taking the 2025 Golden Globes stage on Sunday, January 5. “I simply needed to reassure everyone that it’s not as dangerous because it appears.”
The legendary singer took the stage alongside Brandi Carlile to current the award for Finest Unique Rating, Movement Image. (Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross took house the win for Challengers.)
“I’m so happy to be right here with my cohost, Rihanna,” John continued, motioning towards Carlile, 43, who held again laughter earlier than presenting the award.
Elton John has battled a number of well being points all through his legendary music profession, from habit struggles to a secret most cancers battle. “I’m a survivor. I’ve survived loads of issues,” he informed Selection in a March 2019 interview. “Life is filled with pitfalls, even if you’re sober. I can cope with them now as a result of I […]
John first revealed his well being challenge in a September 2024 Instagram assertion. He offered more details throughout a November 2024 interview with Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts, explaining that he had misplaced sight in his proper eye following an sickness.
Brandi Carlile and Elton John on the 2025 Golden Globes Francis Specker/CBS
“I had an an infection within the South of France. It’s been 4 months now since I haven’t been in a position to see, and my left eye’s not the best,” the musician stated, noting that there’s “hope and encouragement” he’ll ultimately be capable to see.
“I’m type of caught within the second,” John defined, admitting he’s uncertain whether or not recording music is feasible in the mean time.
Elton John, whereas standing subsequent to Brandi Carlile, reassured everybody that his well being points along with his eyes aren’t as dangerous as everybody thinks:
“I’m so happy to be right here with my co-host, Rihanna.”#GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/o16MAflMRw
— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) January 6, 2025
“I can’t see a lyric, for begin. We’re taking an initiative to attempt to get it higher, however in the mean time, that’s actually what we’re concentrating on,” he continued. “It’s by no means lucky for something like this to occur. It kinda floored me, and I can’t see something. I can’t learn something, I can’t watch something.”
John additionally spoke candidly about his eyesight final month when addressing the group on the opening of The Satan Wears Prada: The Musical in London. It was reported on the time that John was assisted getting off stage by husband David Furnish. (John offered the music for the brand new stage present.)
“As a few of it’s possible you’ll know I’ve had points and now I’ve misplaced my sight. I haven’t been in a position to see the efficiency however I’ve loved it,” he stated when taking the stage, in line with the Every day Mail. “To my husband who’s been my rock as a result of I haven’t been in a position to come to lots of the previews … it’s laborious for me to see it, however I like to listen to it and it sounded good tonight. Thanks for coming.”
