October 29th 2024.
Sir Elton John, a music legend and icon, recently found himself at the center of online trolls' ridicule. A video of him walking with a noticeable limp went viral, and the trolls wasted no time in mocking him and questioning his health.
However, fans of the Rocketman singer were quick to rally around him, showing their unwavering support. This came after Sir Elton, who is 77 years old, revealed last month that he has been facing various health issues, including a severe infection that affected his eyesight.
In the video, Sir Elton can be seen getting out of a car and making his way into a hotel, with his husband David Furnish by his side. He appeared to be struggling with his steps, and some internet users took this opportunity to make fun of him. But his loyal fans were not having it and came to his defense, reminding everyone that age and health issues are natural and not something to ridicule.
"He's old, we tend to do that over time," said one fan, while another added, "I mean, he's 77 years old. Not doing too badly lol." Many others echoed the sentiment, with one even jokingly stating that Sir Elton wears his kneecap as a necklace after his knee replacement surgery earlier this year.
In fact, Sir Elton has had multiple surgeries in recent years, including two knee replacements and a hip replacement. This has caused some delays in his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, which consists of 330 shows.
During an appearance on Lorraine, Sir Elton admitted that he was struggling with getting in and out of cars while waiting for his hip replacement surgery. And as anyone who has had such an invasive procedure knows, recovery can take anywhere from six months to two years.
But despite all the health challenges he has faced, Sir Elton remains in good spirits and even joked that he doesn't have many body parts left. "I don't have tonsils, adenoids, or an appendix. I don't have a prostate. I don't have a right hip or a left knee or a right knee," he shared.
He has spent the summer focusing on healing and recovering, as he mentioned in an Instagram post where he also revealed his eye infection. "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," Sir Elton wrote.
And despite all the challenges he has faced, he remains "still standing," as he famously sang in one of his hit songs. His fans continue to shower him with love and support, and Sir Elton is grateful for their unwavering support. "In fact, the only thing left to me is my left hip. But I'm still here. And I can't thank you [enough], you're the people that made me," he shared with People Magazine.
So while the trolls may continue to mock and criticize, Sir Elton John remains unbothered, surrounded by the love and support of his loyal fans. And as he continues to heal and recover, he reminds us all that he is "still standing" and will always be a music legend.
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