Elton John jokes ‘there’s not much of me left’ after various surgeries and health issues

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elton John has joked that “there’s not much” of him left after his various surgeries and health issues. And I can’t thank you ; you’re the people that made me.” Elton John said he has no tonsils, adenoids, appendix, prostate, right hip, left knee or right knee after various operations John also took the opportunity to thank his husband, David Furnish, and their sons, Zachary, 13, and Elijah, 11, for making him “the happiest man in the world.” He said his decision to retire from touring had been a positive one, and that he’d “never felt happiness” like he is feeling now. I found utopia, and I’m so thrilled.” Last month, John revealed he’s been slowly healing from a “severe eye infection” that has left his vision impaired. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up “Over the summer, I’ve been dealing with a severe eye infection that has unfortunately left me with only limited vision in one eye.