Elton John jokes about his recent health struggles as he makes first public appearance since eye infection
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Taking to the stage at the Golden Globes, Sir Elton John quipped about his sight loss while presenting the best original score film award. The 77 year old music icon opened up in a September Instagram update about the vision issues in his right eye caused by an infection last summer.
Elton revealed he had lost his sight after contracting an infection while holidaying in the South of France. The star said: "Over the summer, I've been dealing with a severe eye infection that has unfortunately left me with only limited vision in one eye. I am healing, but it's an extremely slow process and it will take some time before sight returns to the impacted eye.
"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. 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. With love and gratitude.".
READ MORE: The Radford family reflect on 'blessed' 2024 - from more grandkids to luxury holidays and new book. At the Golden Globes, alongside Never Too Late collaborator Brandi Carlile, he reassured the star-studded audience saying: "There has been a lot of stories going ... around about my regressive eyesight, and I just want to reassure everyone it is not as bad as it seems, I’m so pleased to be here with my co-host, Rihanna.".
When Carlile announced the victory of American musician Trent Reznor and British composer Atticus Ross for their erotic drama Challengers score, featuring Zendaya, John couldn't contain his excitement, proclaiming "yay". The grateful winners expressed their thanks to Zendaya and fellow cast for their support.
