Sir Elton John gave his fans an update on his health on opening night of The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical at the Dominion Theater in London on Sunday, December 1st.
The 77-year-old Grammy-winner, who wrote the music for the musical adaptation of the 2006 movie starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt, explained that he thoroughly enjoyed the show, but was unable to see the stage due to having very limited vision. Keep reading for more details…
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Elton John Previously Told Fans He Had 'Limited Vision In One Eye' After Contracting A Severe Eye Infection In The Summer
The "Rocket Man" singer has had problems with his vision for the past few months, and told fans on social media back in September that he had "only limited vision in one eye" after contracting a very severe eye infection while vacationing in the south of France in July.
"I am healing, but it's an extremely slow process and it will take some time before sight returns to the impacted eye," the "Cold Heart" musician wrote at the time.
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"I am so grateful for the excellent team of doctors and nurses and my family, who have taken such good care of me over the last several weeks," he continued, adding: "I have been quietly spending the summer recuperating at home, and am feeling positive about the progress I have made in my healing and recovery thus far."
He elaborated further on Good Morning America in November, and said: "It kind of floored me, and I can't see anything. I can't read anything, I can't watch anything. He also confessed that his "left eye's not the greatest," but said he's "taking the initiative to try and get it better."
Elton John Says He Still 'Enjoyed' The 'Devil Wears Prada' Performance Despite His Vision Problems
As per the Daily Mail, the "I'm Still Standing' hitmaker addressed his eyesight on stage during opening night of The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical, saying: "As some of you may know, I have had issues and now I have lost my sight. I haven't been able to see the performance but I have enjoyed it."
The musician credited his husband David Furnish during his speech, and gushed: "To my husband, who's been my rock because I haven't been able to come to many of the previews… it's hard for me to see it, but I love to hear it and it sounded good tonight."
