Elton John confirms he has lost his sight in emotional speech

Elton John (Image: Wikimedia Commons/Library of Congress Life)

Sir Elton John has confirmed he has lost his sight in a moving speech at a West End charity gala night for The Devil Wears Prada musical.

John, 77, who penned the music for the new show, took to the stage with husband David Furnish to address the crowd as reported by the Daily Mail. “As some of you may know, I have had issues, and now I’ve lost my sight,” he explained. “I haven’t been able to see the performance, but I have enjoyed it.”

The singer went on to say: “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 have lost my eyesight. But I love

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