Elton John says he couldn't see during first performance after disclosing his eyesight decline.

At the recent charity gala for his latest West End show, music legend Sir Elton John made a heartfelt address about his deteriorating eyesight. Admitting that he couldn't see the performance, he shared with the audience that he has lost the sight in his right eye after battling an infection earlier this summer. And while his left eye is also struggling, he reassured everyone that he still enjoyed the show.

The gala was for his new musical adaptation of the Oscar-nominated movie The Devil Wears Prada, and Sir Elton took the stage to express his gratitude to everyone involved in the production. He opened up about his loss of eyesight, but also made it clear that he was still able to appreciate the performance, saying, "As some of you may know, I have had issues and now I have lost my sight. I haven't been able to see the performance, but I have enjoyed it."

He also gave credit to his husband of 10 years, David Furnish, who has been his rock during this difficult time. In a TikTok video posted by @aeronjamesuk, Sir Elton can be seen thanking his husband for his support, saying, "To my husband, who's been my rock because I haven't been able to come to many of the previews because, as you know, I've lost my eyesight. So it's hard for me to see it, but I love to hear it and boy it sounded good tonight, okay?"

Furnish was also there to help Sir Elton off the stage after his speech, as reported by MailOnline. The couple was surrounded by the cast and creative team, including US star Vanessa Williams in the lead role of Miranda Priestly, based on Vogue editor Anna Wintour. The charity event was held in honor of World AIDS Day, a cause close to Sir Elton's heart.

This isn't the first time Sir Elton has spoken publicly about his vision loss. He previously revealed that his left eye is "not the greatest" either. The movie The Devil Wears Prada was based on a book by Lauren Weisberger, who was Wintour's assistant early on in her career.

In an interview with Good Morning America, Sir Elton opened up about the extent of his vision loss and how it has affected his work. He shared, "It's been a while since I've done anything, I just have to get off my backside. I unfortunately lost my eyesight in my right eye in July because I had an infection in the South of France. It's been four months now since I haven't been able to see. My left eye is not the greatest."

But despite this setback, Sir Elton remains hopeful that things will improve. He shared that there is "hope and encouragement that it will be okay," and he is taking the necessary steps to try and improve his vision. He also thanked his family and the medical team for their support during this difficult time.

In September, he had posted on Instagram about his eye infection, saying, "Over the summer, I've been dealing with a severe eye infection that has unfortunately left me with only limited vision in one eye." He also expressed his gratitude for the care he has received from his loved ones and medical professionals.

The situation has definitely been a challenge for Sir Elton, who has admitted feeling "floored" by the loss of his vision. He shared, "We're taking initiative to try and get it better. But at the moment, that's really what we're concentrating on. It's never fortunate for anything like this to happen. And it kind of floored me, and I can't see anything. I can't read anything, I can't watch anything."

But despite these difficulties, Sir Elton remains determined to continue his work. He said, "I'm kind of stuck at the moment, because I can do something like this, but going into the studio and recording, I don't know. Because I can't see a lyric for start." His sons, Zachary and Elijah, are a source of motivation for him to keep going.

In the end, Sir Elton's message is one of gratitude and resilience. He is grateful for the love and support of his family and friends during this tough time, and he remains hopeful that his vision will improve. And as he continues to navigate his challenges, he hopes to inspire others to never give up on their dreams, no matter what obstacles come their way.

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