Elton John's friends are “worried” about the singer in the midst of losing his sight

Lord Elton JohnFriends have been concerned for his health as the 77-year-old faces a packed schedule despite ongoing challenges, including vision loss from a severe eye infection.

The legendary singer recently shocked his fans after he confirmed to a crowd that he had lost his sight.

Elton John now prioritizes spending time with his sons, Zachary and Elijah, although he emotionally admitted that he could not see them getting married.

Close friends of Elton John are said to be worried about the music icon's well-being as he continues to push himself despite ongoing health challenges.

Fresh off his extensive 330-show “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour, John presented two major musicals; “Tammy Faye” on Broadway and “The Devil Wears Prada” in London.

During the latter's West End debut on Sunday, the 77-year-old gave an emotional speech about his inability to watch the show due to deteriorating eyesight. Afterwards, her husband, David Furnish, 62, attended offstage.

According to a source who spoke The sunJohn's close circle believes his busy schedule will take a toll.

“Elton's friends are seriously concerned about how much he has taken and believe it is having a major impact on his health,” said an insider, per the Daily Mail. “A few people who are close to him now have encouraged him to slow down because he has been busier than ever this year. He is not getting any younger and his health has been deteriorating in recent years.”

They added: “The whole point of his farewell tour was that he would be more at home once it was over, but he is still working with an intense schedule, something has to give.”

At the Dominion Theatre, Giovanni expressed her gratitude to her husband for being her “rock” during the preparations for the official opening of the musical.

The singer later revealed to a stunned audience that he was unable to see out of his right eye for several months due to a severe infection.

“To my husband who has been my rock because I couldn't come to many of the previews because, as you know, I lost my sight,” said John.

He added: “So it's hard for me to see, but I love to hear – and the boy sounded good tonight. Thanks for coming.”

While it is not clear if his condition is temporary, the “Rocket Man” singer shared that recording music is not possible for him at the moment.

During an appearance on “Good Morning America”, John said: “It has been four months that I have not been able to see. And my left eye is not the greatest. So there is hope and encouragement that it will be okay, but I a little stuck at the moment.”

He continued: “Why can I do something like this, but going into the studio and recording, I don't know, because I can't see a lyric for a start. We take an initiative to try to get better. , but at the moment That's really what we're focusing on.”

John first disclosed his vision problems in September. Taking to Instagram, the EGOT award winner shared a candid update on his condition, revealing that he had been battling a severe eye infection.

“During the summer, I faced a severe eye infection that unfortunately left me with only limited vision in one eye,” John wrote, adding that he is “healing, but it's an extremely slow process and it will take some time before that sight returns to the affected eye.”

The singer continued to express gratitude for the care he received, saying: “I am very grateful for the excellent team of doctors and nurses and my family, who have taken such good care of me in the last few weeks” .

John concluded his message on a hopeful note, sharing how he “spent the summer quietly recuperating at home” and is “feeling positive about the progress” he's made in his recovery and recovery.

During his three-year tour “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” for the Disney + film “Elton John: Never Too Late”, John allowed the cameras to document his journey.

In a candid scene reported by Radio Times, the “Cold Heart” hitmaker who shares sons Zachary, 13, and Elijah, 11, with Furnish, 62, reflected on his decision to quit touring, saying that his priority now is to “dedicate more time to raising my children”.

He candidly admitted while on the road in the United States: “I want to see our children get married, but I don't think I'll be around for that.”

Furnish, who has been married to John since 2014, admitted the emotional impact of those words, saying: “That really bothered me because in my mind, I think Elton is going to live forever – we all think that – and Elton is so vibrant that it's an easy thing to believe, but it forces you to face that reality.”