Elton Johnwas hospitalized yesterday with a “serious respiratory infection”. As if that isn’t bad enough, as a result, he has been forced to cancel the remaining few performances of “The Million Dollar Piano,” his ongoing Las Vegas show.
Apparently, Elton became ill last weekend while performing. He explained on his website: “This week the condition worsened, even with medication and rest.”
The singer then spent Wednesday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for “extensive tests” which resulted in a doctor’s advice that John take a week of rest and some antibiotics to “cure his respiratory infection and prevent any damage.” Elton added, “It feels strange not to be able to perform these ‘Million Dollar Piano’ concerts at the Colosseum.” He added, “I love performing this show and I will be thrilled when we return. All I can say to the fans is sorry I can’t be with you.”
Elton is slated to take off for Europe June 1–and hopefully will head back to Vegas in October.
Wishing you a speedy recovery Rocket Man!