Elton John has thanked his family for support through his recent health troubles.
On Tuesday, the 77-year-old music legend attended the New York premiere of his new documentary, Elton John: Never Too Late.
During the event, Elton took to the stage to give a heartfelt speech, opening up about his health journey and thanking his fans, husband David Furnish and sons Zachary, 13, and Elijah, 11, for their support.
“To be honest with you, there’s not much of me left. I don’t have tonsils, adenoids or an appendix. I don’t have a prostate,” he shared. “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.”
The Rocket Man singer continued, “I want to thank David and Zachary and Elijah for making me the happiest man in the world.”
Elton and the Canadian-British filmmaker entered into a civil partnership in 2005 and officially married nine years later in 2014.
In his speech, Elton continued, “I found complete and utter happiness and bliss when I met David and when I had my children, our children. And it satisfied me so much. I’ve never felt happiness like I have now.”
The hitmaker then opened up about his decision to retire from touring after his final Farewell Yellow Brick Road show in July 2023.
“As you know, I decided to stop touring because I’m 77 years of age, I’ve done all there is to do, to play,” he explained. “I’ve succeeded. I’ve been there and I’ve done it.”
He noted that while music is still a part of his life, he is now concentrating on his loved ones, adding, “I found utopia and I’m so thrilled.”
Elton John: Never Too Late will premiere on Disney+ on 13 December following a limited theatre run.
