Sir Elton John’s pals ‘seriously concerned’ and urge 77-year-old music legend to ‘slow down’ amid numerous health woes – following the revelation he’d ‘lost his eyesight’

Sir Elton John’s friends are reportedly ‘deeply concerned’ for the music legend as he works harder than ever amid his ongoing health problems.

The 77-year-old is fresh off the 330-date Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour and recently launched new musicals Tammy Faye on Broadway and The Devil Wears Prada in London.

During the West End premiere on Sunday, Sir Elton took to the stage and spoke in an emotional speech about not being able to watch the performance after losing sight – before being led off stage by beloved husband David Funrish, 62.

A source has now said this The sun: ‘Elton’s friends are seriously concerned about the amount he has been taking on and believe it is having a major impact on his health.

‘Quite a few people he is close to have now encouraged him to slow down as he has been busier than ever this year.

Before adding: ‘He is not getting any younger and his health has deteriorated in recent years.’

The 77-year-old is fresh off the 330-date Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour and recently launched new musicals Tammy Faye on Broadway and The Devil Wears Prada in London (pictured on Sunday)

During the West End premiere on Sunday, Sir Elton took to the stage and spoke in an emotional speech about not being able to watch the performance after losing sight – before being led off stage by beloved husband David Funrish, 62 (right)

‘The whole point of his farewell tour was so that he would be home more often when it was over, but he is still working an intense schedule, something has to give.’

MailOnline has contacted Sir Elton’s representatives for comment.

Speaking in London, the Rocketman singer thanked David for being his ‘rock’ during preparations for the show’s official opening on Sunday, saying: ‘It’s hard for me to see it, but I’d love to hear it .’

He recently admitted that he hasn’t been able to see out of his right eye for months, and that his left eye is “not the best” after a serious infection. It is not known whether the condition is temporary.

Speaking at The Dominion Theater, Sir Elton said in a clip shared with MailOnline: ‘And to my husband who has been my rock because I haven’t been able to come to many of the previews because, as you know, my eyesight have lost. .

“So it’s hard for me to see it, but I like to hear it – and it sounded good tonight. Thank you for coming.’

‘It’s been four months since I’ve been unable to see. And my left eye isn’t the best. So there is hope and encouragement that things will work out, but I’m a bit stuck at the moment.

“Because I can do something like this, but going into the studio and recording, I don’t know, because I can’t see any lyrics to begin with.

Now a source has said: ‘Elton’s friends are seriously concerned about the amount he has taken on and believe it is having a major impact on his health’ (pictured 2020)

Before adding: ‘He is not getting any younger and his health has deteriorated in recent years’ (photo 1986)

Speaking in London, the Rocketman singer thanked David for being his “rock” during the preparations for the show’s official opening, saying: “It’s hard for me to see it, but I love hearing it.”

“We’re taking an initiative to get it better, but right now we’re really focusing on that.”

The critically acclaimed singer-songwriter continued candidly, “It’s never luck that something like this can happen. And it kind of confused me and I can’t see anything, I can’t read anything, I can’t watch anything.”

However, Elton showed his inherent positive attitude and expressed his gratitude for his life, saying: ‘I’m so lucky, I’m the luckiest man in the world.

‘I’m so proud of the documentary, I’m proud of my sons, I’m proud of my attitude towards myself and what’s going on. I’m just very lucky and very grateful.’

In addition to his current vision problems, Elton has been dealing with a host of other health issues, having had both knees and his right hip replaced following a fall, which forced him to postpone his 2021 farewell tour.

The Rocket Man hitmaker, who played his final shows at Glastonbury last summer, revealed his vision problems in September.

He posted a lengthy post on his Instagram, explaining how he has been “recovering at home” for the past few months.

The hitmaker, who played his final shows last summer, revealed his facial problems in September with an Instagram post, explaining how he has been ‘recovering at home’ in recent months.

In addition to his current vision problems, Elton has been dealing with a host of other health issues, having had both knees and his right hip replaced following a fall, which forced him to postpone his 2021 farewell tour (pictured in 2022)

Elton wrote: ‘Over the summer I suffered a serious eye infection which unfortunately leaves me with limited vision in one eye.

‘I am healing, but it is an extremely slow process and it will take some time for vision to return to the affected eye.

‘I am so grateful for the excellent team of doctors and nurses and my family who have looked after me so well over the past few weeks.’

Elton concluded: ‘I have spent the summer quietly recuperating at home, and I feel positive about the progress I have made in my healing and recovery so far.’