Sir Elton John, 77, shares heartbreaking five-word statement he wants on tombstone amid declining health

On December 18, 2024By Littum

Sir Elton John has been reflecting on his declining health in recent months and has even touched on his mortality – and now the music icon has shared a heartbreaking wish.

The Rocket Man hitmaker, 77, can be credited with several monumental life achievements but wants just one simple thing to be his ultimate legacy.

John has recently opened up about some significant health issues and concerned fans by frankly saying “I don’t know how much time I have left” earlier this year.

This month, the legendary star was named TIME Magazine’s Icon of the Year, and the talented musician explained his posthumous hope.

“On my tombstone, the only thing I want to say is, ‘He was a great father,’” he told PEOPLE.

The I’m Still Standing singer has been married to film producer David Furnish since 2014, and the couple are parents to two sons: 13-year-old Zachary and 11-year-old Elijah.

Elton John has shared several updates about his health recently

The touching admission comes not long after John shared similar sentiments in his Disney+ documentary, Elton John: Never Too Late.

Speaking about his young sons, he commented: “They worry knowing how old I am. Not so much David but me. They love their dad so they want me to be here forever.

“I want to be here forever. I want to see them have kids, get married, but I don’t think I’ll be around for that. Who knows? You never know.”

He also emphasized that he does not know “how much time I have left”.

Elton John recently shared that he has “lost his sight”

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“You think about that more when you get to my age,” he explained. “You think about life and… and death. You think, ‘Well, I just want to be where I want to be now’.”

Earlier this year, John battled a “severe eye infection” and, along with other health problems, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the early 2000s.

The Candle In The Wind singer has also undergone knee and hip replacements in recent years.

Just this month he also said that he has “lost” his sight. In early December, the musician attended the red carpet launch of The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical, accompanied by her husband Furnish.

Taking to the stage, he shared an update on his eye health after revealing months ago that he had suffered a “severe eye infection” that had left him partially sighted.

“As some of you may know, I have had problems and now I have lost my sight,” he told the crowds.

Elton John spoke about his mortality and legacy

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He continued: “I haven’t been able to see the show, but I’ve enjoyed it.”

He thanked his partner in the speech and explained that he has been his “rock”.

“To my husband who has been my rock because I haven’t been able to make it to many of the previews… it’s hard for me to see it but I love hearing it and it sounded great tonight .OK. Thanks for coming!” he concluded.

The singer said earlier this year that he had lost the sight in one eye. However, he remains in good spirits after sharing a positive message on Good Morning America this week.