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Is Elton John Blind? What Happened to His Eyesight

The British performer revealed he got a mysterious infection while in France, causing him to lose sight.

The “Rocket Man” artist revealed that he completely lost his eyesight while speaking on stage during the West End gala Devil Wears Prada: The Musical performance in December 2024. Infections that could potentially lead to blindness or partial vision loss include various bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic pathogens, according to the National Library of Medicine. The award-winning musician thanked his doctors for their assistance and added that he was “feeling positive about the progress [he had] made in [his] healing and recovery thus far.”

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