Elton John says he has lost eyesight and struggles to see his new stage musical
The Statesman|December 03, 2024
Elton John says he struggled to watch his new musical because he has lost his eyesight after contracting an infection.
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Elton John says he has lost eyesight and struggles to see his new stage musical

The singer-songwriter attended the opening night of "The Devil Wears Prada" in London on Sunday and told the audience that "I haven't been able to come to many of the previews because, as you know, I have lost my eyesight."

"So it's hard for me to see it, but I love to hear it and, boy, it sounded good tonight," he said.

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