Sir Elton John has bravely opened up about his struggles with vision loss, revealing that he is unable to watch his sons play rugby due to complications from a severe infection last summer. The 78-year-old music legend shared with The Times, "I can't see TV, I can't read. I can't see my boys playing rugby and soccer." This candid admission highlights the emotional distress he experiences as he navigates this challenging period in his life.

In September, Elton took to Instagram to inform his fans about the "severe" infection that left him with only limited vision in one eye, explaining that his recovery would require time. Reflecting on his day-to-day reality, he said, "It has been a very stressful time because I'm used to soaking it all up. It's distressing." Despite this, he maintains an optimistic perspective. "You have to get used to it, because I'm lucky to have the life I have... So you say to yourself, just get on with it," he said, gesturing toward his remaining vision.

Elton, who shares two young sons, Zachary and Elijah, with his filmmaker husband David Furnish, has faced hurdles in his creative life as well. His ongoing vision problems have caused setbacks in completing his long-awaited new album. "It's been a while since I've done anything," he admitted in November. However, he recently released a collaborative album titled *Who Believes In Angels?*, featuring acclaimed US musician Brandi Carlile, produced by Andrew Watt and long-time collaborator Bernie Taupin.

Despite encountering frustrations during the creative process, notably with differing opinions from his team, Elton pushed through his doubts. "If I want to make a great album at this age, I've got to be told," he remarked. "The problem was three other people were involved, and I knew if I walked away, I would hate myself for the rest of my life."

Elton acknowledges that doubt is a common experience for artists. "Every album I've done, good, bad, or indifferent, I've had doubts about," he stated, offering insight into the inherent struggles of creativity. His vulnerability resonates deeply with fans, particularly as this latest album has received praise from critics, including four stars from *The Guardian* and five stars from *The Telegraph* for its nostalgic sound reminiscent of his 1970s heyday.

The past year has been a whirlwind for Elton, who achieved remarkable success with his career-spanning greatest hits collection, *Diamonds*, which recently reached number one after an impressive 374 weeks on the charts. This collection features iconic tracks like "Tiny Dancer," "I'm Still Standing," and "Rocket Man," marking his ninth number one album.

Sir Elton John also reached a significant milestone by winning his first Emmy Award, granting him EGOT status—a coveted title held by only a select group of performers who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award.

As he continues to battle his vision impairment, Elton’s resilience and dedication to music inspire countless fans around the globe. His latest album not only signifies his artistic journey but serves as a reminder that creativity can flourish even in adversity.