October 10th 2024.
Last night, the renowned Sir Elton John graced the stage at the Attitude Awards in London. The 77-year-old musician was honored with the Legacy Award, a well-deserved recognition for his nearly 60-year career in the industry. It was a rare public appearance for Sir Elton, who has been keeping a low profile since his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour concluded last year.
In his heartfelt acceptance speech, Sir Elton opened up about his personal journey and expressed his love for his family. He declared his happiness in being a gay man and shared his deep love for his husband, David Furnish, and their two sons. As he accepted the award, he also acknowledged the challenges and joys of his career, stating that music has been his savior in both the good and bad times.
Sir Elton also took the opportunity to talk about The Elton John Foundation, an organization that is very close to his heart. He gave credit to his husband, who is the CEO of the foundation, for being the driving force behind their efforts to help vulnerable communities affected by HIV. Together, they have raised an impressive $600 million for the cause.
Before Sir Elton's speech, fellow musician Ed Sheeran presented him with the award. He spoke about the significance of the Legacy Award, which has only been given out twice in the past 13 years, the first being to Prince Harry in 2017. The Attitude Awards were created to honor and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.
This emotional speech from Sir Elton comes just a week after he opened up about his health struggles at the premiere of his new documentary, Elton John: Never Too Late. Despite his battles with various health issues and his retirement from touring, Sir Elton remains grateful for his devoted fans and his loving family, whom he credits for making him the happiest man in the world.
His new documentary, which chronicles his incredible career, will be released later this year. Fans can catch it in cinemas on November 15 or on Disney+ on December 13. And for those who have a celebrity story to share, the entertainment team at The Agency can't wait to hear from you. You can reach out to them via email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page.
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