December 15th 2024.
Sir Elton John, the legendary musician, has been contemplating how he wishes to be remembered in the future. Recently, the 77-year-old opened up about the five words he hopes will be inscribed on his gravestone. As he discussed his personal life, which revolves around his family, Sir Elton shared that his greatest desire is for his love as a father to be his ultimate legacy.
The Rocket Man, who has been married to his partner David Furnish since 2014, has two sons - Zachary, 13, and Elijah, 11. During an event in New York, where he was honored by Time Magazine, Sir Elton expressed his wish for his gravestone to simply read, "He was a great dad." He further added that being named as Time's Icon of the Year for 2024 was a proud moment, and his partner David also shed light on their parenting style.
David, a Canadian filmmaker, revealed that they deliberately chose not to home-school their children in order for them to have the freedom to shape their own lives. He also shared that both Sir Elton and himself are very involved in raising their sons. In a previous podcast, David mentioned one of their strict dinnertime rules - no phones or TV, just good old-fashioned conversation to connect and catch up with each other's day.
Like most families, they also had to adjust to the lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic and ended up spending a lot of time with their children, homeschooling and having all meals together. David shared that they used this time to have meaningful conversations and learn about each other's histories. He emphasized how food also plays a crucial role in bringing people together.
Sir Elton has always been vocal about his love for his family and has made it clear that he wants to be remembered as a devoted husband and father. In an interview with Good Morning America, he shared that while his music speaks for itself, his legacy lies in being a great husband and an even better father. He added that although his music career has been groundbreaking, his priority is ensuring his children's happiness and being a good parent to them.
Despite facing health challenges, Sir Elton's partner David has been by his side through it all. The couple has been together since the 1990s and have chosen to raise their children in a traditional manner rather than homeschooling them. Sir Elton believes that the most important thing in life is to be good to his children and make sure they have a wonderful life.
In his upcoming documentary, Elton John: Never Too Late, the singer shared his sadness at the thought of not being around to see his sons get married. He also opened up about an eye infection that caused him to lose sight in his right eye and has affected his vision in his left eye as well, making it difficult for him to work. Despite these challenges, Sir Elton remains grateful for his family, and he knows that being a loving husband and father is what truly matters in the end.
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