The 72 year old has been diagnosed with ‘walking pneumonia’.
Sir Elton John’s show in Auckland last night was cut short, with the icon performing for almost two hours before having to pull the plug. Elton, who has been touring relentlessly on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, was emotional as he told fans in New Zealand he had to stop the show.
He revealed later that he had received a diagnosis of ‘walking pneumonia’ earlier that day, but had been determined to perform. With such a heavy touring schedule, not to mention the multiple trips back and forth from the U.S. for major awards ceremonies, it would be understandable that Elton’s health could be called into question.
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“I played and sang my heart out, until my voice could sing no more.” Elton wrote online. “I’m disappointed, deeply upset and sorry. I gave it all I had. Thank y0u so much for your extraordinary support and all the love you showed me during tonight’s performance. I am eternally grateful.”
Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour is expected to continue in Auckland across two more shows, before returning to Australia. At this stage, his Australian shows are expected to proceed, with a statement from Chugg Entertainment providing an update on Elton’s progress.
“He is resting today, and doctors are confident he will recover.” a statement says. “At this stage, all remaining shows will go ahead as planned.”
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Walking pneumonia is a mild form of pneumonia, the illness affecting a person’s respiratory tract, making it harder to breathe. The recovery period could take up to weeks, however. For Elton, this could throw the rest of his tour plans into jeopardy. 300 concerts worldwide have been slated for the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, with the first batch of Australian and New Zealand gigs taking place between November 2019 and January this year.
