Elton John Hospitalized Overnight Following Fall at Residence in Nice, France
Music legend Elton John is reported to be in stable health following an overnight stay at a hospital due to a fall at his residence in the Southern region of France. A spokesperson for the renowned singer assured that John, aged 76, experienced a slip at his home, leading him to seek medical attention at a local hospital as a precautionary measure. However, he was subsequently discharged on Monday morning and has returned to his residence in Nice after undergoing thorough medical evaluations.
Recent reports from BBC News detail that Elton John has been spending his summer in France subsequent to the conclusion of his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour in July. Accompanied by his husband, David Furnish, and their two sons, the esteemed artist has chosen the picturesque French locale as a retreat following his extensive tour commitments.
Embarking on an extensive journey, his tour commenced in September 2018, only to encounter a nearly two-year hiatus starting in 2020, attributed to the global upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with a hip injury that Elton John sustained in 2021. In the wake of these challenges, John expressed his anticipation of dedicating quality time to his family once the tour came to a close. His sentiments were shared with "CBS Mornings" in January of the previous year, as he eagerly looked forward to this well-deserved period of respite.
Following the culmination of his tour, Elton John made a significant contribution to the legal proceedings, providing testimony in the July sexual assault trial of Kevin Spacey through a video link from his residence in Monaco.
The subject of Elton John's health has garnered substantial attention over the years. Notable incidents include a 2012 episode when he received treatment at a Los Angeles-area hospital for a severe respiratory infection. His struggles with health persisted into 2020, as he had to curtail a concert in New Zealand prematurely due to a compromised voice attributed to walking pneumonia. Additionally, in 2021, he opted to postpone his world tour in order to undergo surgery for a hip injury.
Elton John's transparency about his battle with addiction has also been a hallmark of his career. Reflecting on his past, he candidly remarked, "I so wish I'd never taken a drug. But in the end, unless I'd have got sober, I wouldn't be the person I am today." This sentiment, shared with CBS News in 2019, underscored his commitment to sobriety, which he had maintained for nearly three decades at that time.