Sir Elton John returns home after spending the night in hospital following fall

Fans are no doubt relieved after legendary music icon Sir Elton John was discharged from hospital after experiencing a fall at his villa in France over the weekend.

After experiencing “a slip”, the British superstar was taken to the Princess Grace hospital in Monaco where he underwent precautionary treatment.

“Elton visited the local hospital as a precautionary measure,” a spokesperson told the BBC.

“Following check-ups, he was immediately discharged this morning and his now back at home and in good health.”

In a heartwarming display of support, fans wasted no time in flooding social media with their heartfelt best wishes for the beloved musician’s speedy recovery.

Thank God he is fine, wish him better health

— Tawose Omotola (@TawoseOmotola1) August 28, 2023

Oh no I hope he’s okay ????

— impepe.eth ???? (@Impepe__) August 28, 2023

Get well soon ????

— Dushyant Singh Nagar (@DushyantNaagar) August 28, 2023

Very sad. Wishing him speedy recovery

— [email protected] (@ashiskumarbash9) August 28, 2023

Sending prayers ????

— Rosa Masuca (@masuca57) August 28, 2023

Sir Elton had been spending some much-needed family time with his husband, David Furnish, and their two kids after his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour drew to a close in July.

The 76-year-old had been travelling around the globe since 2018 for his monumental farewell world tour and wrapped up his last-ever show on Saturday night, July 8.

During the two-and-a-half house set, Elton performed 23 of his iconic songs, opening with Bennie And The Jets before wrapping up the setlist with an emotional rendition of Your Song and ending with Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.

 

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The five-time Grammy-winning artist also took a moment to reflect on his life and career, calling his fans his “lifeblood” and “soul”.

“I’ve had the most wonderful career, beyond belief. Fifty-two years of pure joy playing music, how lucky am I to play music?” Elton said.

“But I wouldn’t be sitting here if it wasn’t for you. You bought the singles, albums and CDs and, more importantly, you bought the tickets to the shows and you know how I love to play live.

“It’s been my lifeblood to play for you guys and you’ve been absolutely magnificent – thank you.

“I will never forget you guys. I’ve played so many concerts, how could I forget? You’re in my head, and my heart and my soul and I thank you so much.”

Ahead of his final world tour, Elton revealed his decision to step away from life on the road  so he could focus on his family. The musician said it was about time to “fully embrace the next important chapter of [his] life”.

“After the tour finishes, I’m very much looking forward to closing off that chapter of my life by saying farewell to life on the road. I need to dedicate more time to raising my children,” he said.