Elton John is mourning the death of his mother, Sheila Farebrother, shortly after the pair rekindled their relationship.
The 70-year-old singer shared the sad news with his fans through Twitter and Instagram on Monday, writing, “So sad to say that my mother passed away this morning. I only saw her last Monday and I am in shock. Travel safe Mum. Thank you for everything. I will miss you so much. Love, Elton.”
He accompanied the post with a photo of himself and Farebrother, in which they’re both dressed up and smiling wide.
John did not explain the circumstances surrounding his mother’s death.
The 70-year-old singer shared the sad news with his fans through Twitter and Instagram on Monday, writing, “So sad to say that my mother passed away this morning. I only saw her last Monday and I am in shock. Travel safe Mum. Thank you for everything. I will miss you so much. Love, Elton.”
He accompanied the post with a photo of himself and Farebrother, in which they’re both dressed up and smiling wide.
John did not explain the circumstances surrounding his mother’s death.
- 12/4/2017
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
Elton John‘s estrangement with his mother, Sheila, appears to have ended, as the singer called out their reconnection in a sweet message for Mother’s Day.
“Dear Mum, Happy Mother’s Day! So happy we are back in touch. Love, Elton xo,” the prolific pop musician wrote on his Instagram on Sunday, accompanying a photo of the mother-son duo smiling. (Nevermind that British Mother’s Day was a few months ago on March 11.)
Until last year, John had not spoken to his mother since an explosive fall-out in 2008, according to the Daily Mirror. According to the British newspaper, the...
“Dear Mum, Happy Mother’s Day! So happy we are back in touch. Love, Elton xo,” the prolific pop musician wrote on his Instagram on Sunday, accompanying a photo of the mother-son duo smiling. (Nevermind that British Mother’s Day was a few months ago on March 11.)
Until last year, John had not spoken to his mother since an explosive fall-out in 2008, according to the Daily Mirror. According to the British newspaper, the...
- 5/14/2017
- by Katherine Richter
- PEOPLE.com
Sir Elton John has axed his forthcoming Las Vegas shows after spending time in intensive care to be treated for an "unusual bacterial infection".
The 70-year-old musician will no longer perform any of his scheduled 'The Million Dollar Piano' gigs at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in April and May after he contracted the infection during his recent tour of South America.
The 'Rocket Man' hitmaker returned home to the UK on Saturday (04.22.17) and is now "resting at home" on the advice of doctors after having the infection, which made him "violently ill", removed.
Elton is expected to make a "full recovery" in time for his performance at London's Twickenham Stadium on June 3.
A lengthy statement issued to Bang Showbiz reads: "Elton John "The Million Dollar Piano" performances at Caesars Palace for the months of April/May and Bakersfield, California performance May 6 are cancelled.
We regret to inform...
The 70-year-old musician will no longer perform any of his scheduled 'The Million Dollar Piano' gigs at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in April and May after he contracted the infection during his recent tour of South America.
The 'Rocket Man' hitmaker returned home to the UK on Saturday (04.22.17) and is now "resting at home" on the advice of doctors after having the infection, which made him "violently ill", removed.
Elton is expected to make a "full recovery" in time for his performance at London's Twickenham Stadium on June 3.
A lengthy statement issued to Bang Showbiz reads: "Elton John "The Million Dollar Piano" performances at Caesars Palace for the months of April/May and Bakersfield, California performance May 6 are cancelled.
We regret to inform...
- 4/25/2017
- GossipCenter
Elton John is on the mend after a harrowing medical scare.
The pop icon is canceling all of the April and May performances of his Las Vegas residency, The Million Dollar Piano, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
“During a recent, successful tour of South America, Elton contracted a harmful and unusual bacterial infection,” a rep for John, 70, told People Monday in a statement. “During his return flight home from Santiago, Chile, he became violently ill. Upon returning to the U.K., Elton’s doctors admitted him to hospital, where he underwent immediate treatment to remove the infection.
“After spending...
The pop icon is canceling all of the April and May performances of his Las Vegas residency, The Million Dollar Piano, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
“During a recent, successful tour of South America, Elton contracted a harmful and unusual bacterial infection,” a rep for John, 70, told People Monday in a statement. “During his return flight home from Santiago, Chile, he became violently ill. Upon returning to the U.K., Elton’s doctors admitted him to hospital, where he underwent immediate treatment to remove the infection.
“After spending...
- 4/25/2017
- by Jeff Nelson
- PEOPLE.com
There comes a time when the show simply can't go on. Elton John was forced to cancel his entire upcoming schedule for April and May's performances of The Million Dollar Piano at The Colosseum at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas after he was hospitalized for a bacterial infection. According to a statement from his rep, the legendary musician contracted a "harmful and unusual" infection in the wake of his recent trip and tour in South America. During his flight home, he became "violently ill" and was admitted to a local hospital in the U.K. upon arriving home. "After spending two nights in intensive care following by an extended stay in hospital, Elton was released from...
- 4/24/2017
- E! Online
Elton John has canceled a string of concert dates after contracting a “harmful and unusual bacterial infection” during his recent tour in South America. John’s April/May performances of “The Million Dollar Piano” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace has been canceled, as well as a May 6 performance in Bakersfield, California. According to a statement from John’s reps that was obtained by TheWrap, the musician became “violently ill” during a return flight from Santiago, Chile and was admitted to a hospital in the U.K. where he was treated for a “rare and potentially deadly” infection. Also Read: Inside Elton John's $7 Million.
- 4/24/2017
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Due to a serious illness, Elton John has had to cancel two months of performances in Las Vegas.
Et has learned that the "Rocket Man" singer became violently ill recently during his return flight home from Santiago, Chile, following a successful tour of South America. Upon returning to the United Kingdom, the 70-year-old musician spent two nights in intensive care, followed by an extended stay in the hospital.
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According to a statement released by John, doctors have advised he spend time resting at home, seeing as infections of this type are both "rare and potentially deadly." Luckily, the singer-songwriter's medical team identified the infection quickly, which resulted in successful treatment. He is "expected to make a full and complete recovery."
Affected Vegas dates include "The Million Dollar Piano" performances at Caesars Palace throughout April and May, along with a...
Et has learned that the "Rocket Man" singer became violently ill recently during his return flight home from Santiago, Chile, following a successful tour of South America. Upon returning to the United Kingdom, the 70-year-old musician spent two nights in intensive care, followed by an extended stay in the hospital.
Related: Elton John Celebrates 70th Birthday With Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Rob Lowe and More at Star-Studded Bash
According to a statement released by John, doctors have advised he spend time resting at home, seeing as infections of this type are both "rare and potentially deadly." Luckily, the singer-songwriter's medical team identified the infection quickly, which resulted in successful treatment. He is "expected to make a full and complete recovery."
Affected Vegas dates include "The Million Dollar Piano" performances at Caesars Palace throughout April and May, along with a...
- 4/24/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
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