Elton John He may be suffering from his eyesight, but he still gets jokes.
“I don't know if you know, but there are a lot of stories about my recurring visions,” 77-year-old John said when he took the medication. 2025 Golden Globe Theater on Sunday, January 5. “I just wanted to reassure everyone that it's not as bad as it seems.”
The legendary singer took the stage next to him Brandi Carlilee to present the award for Best Soundtrack for a Motion Picture. (Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Taking home the win for United.)
“I am very pleased to be here with my host, RihannaJohn continued, pointing to Carlisle (43 years old), who stifled his laughter before presenting the award.
Elton John has struggled with numerous health issues throughout his legendary music career, from struggling with addiction to a secret cancer battle. “I'm a survivor. I've survived a lot of things,” he said in an interview with Variety in March 2019. “Life is full of pitfalls, even when you're sober. I can deal with them now because (…)
John first revealed his health issue in an Instagram statement in September 2024. He More details offered During a November 2024 interview with Good morning America's Robin RobertsHe explained that he lost sight in his right eye as a result of his illness.
Brandi Carlile and Elton John at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards
Francis Speaker/CBS“I contracted an infection in the south of France. It has been four months since I have not been able to see, and my left eye is not in its best condition,” the musician said, noting that there is “hope and encouragement” that he will finally be able to see.
“I'm kind of stuck in the moment,” John explained, admitting that he's not sure if recording music is possible at the moment.
Elton John, standing next to Brandi Carlile, reassured everyone that his eye health problems are not as bad as everyone thinks:
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“I can't see a lyric, at first. We're taking an initiative to try to make it better, but right now, that's what we're really focused on,” he continued. “It's not fortunate for something like this to happen. I'm kind of shocked, I can't see anything. “I can’t read anything, and I can’t watch anything.”
John also spoke Honestly out of sight Last month when addressing the public at an opening The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical In London. It was reported at the time that the pair helped John off the stage David Furnish. (John provided the music for the new stage show.)
“As some of you know, I was having problems and now I've lost my sight. I wasn't able to watch the performance but I enjoyed it,” he said as he got on stage. Daily Mail. “To my husband who has been my rock because I haven't been able to attend many of the prelims…it's hard for me to see it, but I love hearing it and it sounded good tonight. Thank you for coming.”
