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Elton John Says Becoming a Dad to His 2 Kids Later in Life Is 'the Greatest Thing I've Ever Done'


Elton John opened up about becoming a dad later in life to his two sons — Zachary, 13, and Elijah, 11, whom he shares with husband David Furnish — while appearing on 'Radio Andy' on Nov. 14.

After host Andy Cohen asked John about becoming a father later in life, similar to himself, the star said, "It's the greatest thing I've ever done." As for being a dad who is also a member of the LGBTQ+ community, the star said, "I think anyone who is gay that brings up a child deserves applause, because there's so many people that say it shouldn't happen." Furnish, 62, told PEOPLE that same month that the specific scene gave him “a lot of anxiety” to watch back.

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