Elton John Reveals the 5 Words He Wants on His Gravestone: ‘I Don’t Know How Much Time I Have Left’
5 Words Elton John Wants Written on His Gravestone as He Admits, ‘I Don’t Know How Much Time I Have Left’
Since about 1975, Elton John has experienced a number of medical and mental health issues. Despite these difficulties, the musician is still concerned about the development and welfare of his two children, and his final remarks on his gravestone are intended to express his love for them.
Regarding his upcoming television documentary, “Elton John: Never Too Late,” Elton John discussed his personal life in an exclusive interview conducted in October 2024. The renowned singer talked about his worries about growing older and disclosed that his kids had similar worries.
Elton is a father and a married man. Zachary, 13, and Elijah, 11, are his two sons with his spouse, David Furnish. The 77-year-old artist discussed in his interview how their kids are concerned about his advanced age.
“They are concerned because they are aware of my age. David, not so much, but me. “They want me to be here forever because they love their dad,” the pianist explained. “I don’t know how much time I have left,” he then said, but he also shared his highest aspirations for the years to come.
Elton’s Aspirations for the Future and Previous Procedures
When asked about his goals, the legendary pianist said, “I want to be around forever.” “I want to see them have children, get married, but I don’t think I am going to be around for that,” he said, elaborating on his need to be present for significant life events. Who knows? You never know.
Elton has been outspoken about how he values every minute with his family because he is uncertain about the future, stating, “Our time together is so wonderful and so precious.”
During the documentary’s October 2024 premiere, the celebrity talked playfully about his health issues. He reflected on previous procedures, saying, “I don’t have an appendix, tonsils, or adenoids. My prostate is absent. My right hip, left knee, and right knee are all missing.
“My left hip is actually all that’s left of me. However, I remain here,” he said. Elton had surgery to repair his hip in 2021 after he fell “awkwardly on a hard surface.” Regretfully, he later developed a serious eye infection.
The musician revealed on Instagram in late 2024 that he was “dealing with a severe eye infection that has unfortunately left me with only limited vision in one eye.” He clarified, “I am healing, but it’s an extremely slow process and it will take some time before sight returns to the impacted eye.”
In an appearance with “Good Morning America” in November 2024, he disclosed that the virus had caused him to permanently lose sight in his right eye. He had knee surgery earlier this year in January, which prevented him from attending the Emmys. Here’s a quick rundown of some of his previous difficulties.
The Health Concerns of Elton
Since he overdosed on Valium and fell into a swimming pool in 1975, Elton has struggled with both physical and mental health concerns. The incident was detailed in his 2019 book, “Me.”
He also attempted suicide, as shown in his movie “Rocketman.” Following a two-week binge, the artist sought treatment for bulimia nervosa and entered rehabilitation in 1990.
When Elton got “a serious e-coli infection” from eating tainted food in 2008, he had to cancel a number of shows in the US and the UK. He was admitted to the hospital four years later after performing at The Colosseum in Las Vegas because of a serious respiratory infection.
He had to be admitted to the hospital at that time due to a “serious” respiratory infection. He was told by a doctor who conducted tests that he should take antibiotics to treat his respiratory illness and rest for around seven days before doing any concerts.
His health issues persisted in 2013, as he had to postpone his summer tour due to an appendix diagnosis that necessitated surgery in July. When he was organizing his farewell tour in 2017, he received a covert prostate cancer diagnosis, which presented his next major health obstacle.
Ten days later, he was back on stage in Las Vegas, having chosen to have his prostate removed rather than undergo chemotherapy.
The vocalist of “Your Song” soon had to postpone a number of performances because of a “rare and potentially deadly” bacterial infection that she had acquired in South America. During his 11-day hospital stay, he said, “I wasn’t ready to die yet.”
He had to postpone several performances in 2018 due to an ear infection. As to the explanation provided on his X page, “He will take a couple of days rest to allow the infection to clear up.”
Elton John celebrated his 30 years sober in 2020 with a successful year. His problems returned in 2021, though, when he had to postpone some of his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour until 2023 due to a hip injury sustained in a fall that necessitated surgery and extensive physical treatment.
The legendary musician was admitted to the hospital in 2023 after suffering another fall at his Southern France house.
Notwithstanding these difficulties, he referred to himself as a “survivor,” saying, “I’ve survived a lot of things.” “Life is full of pitfalls, even when you’re sober,” he stated. “I can deal with them now because I don’t have to run away and hide.”
Elton considered what was most important to him after facing several obstacles in his life. He revealed a very intimate glimpse of his wishes for his legacy in December 2024.
He disclosed the five words he wanted inscribed on his gravestone, which summed up his life’s work in one sentence: “I just want ‘He was a great dad’ to be written on my gravestone.”
