The legendary musician has previously mentioned his awareness of his own mortality and is now reflecting more deeply on it.
Elton John, now 77, has shared more insights into his ongoing challenges, specifically how they are affecting his participation in events.
The singer is no longer on tour, attributing the extensive travel required for performances to his fatigue. Nevertheless, he remains committed to creating music.
Elton has candidly discussed the eye problems he is experiencing, which began after contracting an infection in France earlier this year.
The celebrated musician has contributed lyrics to the new musical The Devil Wears Prada. More recently, he addressed his health on stage while expressing gratitude to his husband, David Furnish, for being ‘his rock’.
He said: “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.”
During an appearance on Good Morning America last week, Elton discussed how his vision problems are affecting the progress of his upcoming album.
He explained: “I unfortunately lost my eyesight in my right eye in July because I had an infection in the south of France and it’s been four months now since I haven’t been able to see, and my left eye is not the greatest.
“So, there’s hope and encouragement that it will be OK, but… I’m kind of stuck at the moment, because I can do something like this [the interview], but going into the studio and recording, I don’t know, because I can’t see a lyric for a start.”
Over the years, John has faced various health challenges, including undergoing several surgeries.
In his forthcoming documentary, Elton John: Never Too Late, the music icon reflects on his legacy and contemplates the time he has remaining.
He expressed: “This is the latter time of my life. I don’t know how much time I have 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.
“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.”