According to MailOnline, he added: “As some of you may know, I have had issues and now I have lost my sight. I haven’t been able to see the performance but I have enjoyed it.”
The heartbreaking news comes after he revealed he contracted a severe eye infection in July in France, which left him blind in his right eye and with “limited vision” in his left.
Now a new documentary is set to be released, which will tell the story of his legendary career in the music industry.
What is the documentary about?
The feature film is a story of the star’s success – in his own words. Set to be aired by Disney Plus, the documentary has been made by Elton’s husband David Furnish and is one hour and 42 minutes long.
It will star the living legend himself looking back on his life, from the early days of his 50-year career to the moments leading up to one of his final concerts in Northern America.
Sir Elton is set to tell behind-the-scenes tales as well as open up on the struggles he has faced throughout his journey.
It will touch on his childhood, his life when he first became famous, his famous pairings with other artists and will reach all the way up to the present day, including talking about his marriage and being a father to his sons, Zachery and Elijah.
When is Elton John: Never Too Late being released?
The documentary was released in the UK on November 15, 2024 and will become available to stream on Disney+ on December 13, 2024.
How can I watch Elton John: Never Too Late?
Prices for subscriptions start at £4.99 per month. At the moment, the streaming platform is doing a deal which could see you get 12 months for the price of 10 with an annual subscription, compared to paying monthly, on your premium or Standard plan.
What have the reviews said?
The documentary has been met with mostly positive feedback.
“Never Too Late doesn’t attempt to gloss over Elton’s chaotic life or drug use. He’s typically upfront about it, with narration taken from his interviews with Alexis Petridis, for the aforementioned book.
“Never Too Late really shines when it shakes off the formula of Elton’s rise to fame and instead shows us the man himself. There’s a touching video call with his two sons Zachary and Elijah and we’re given a glimpse into his recording Rocket Hour with husband (and Never Too Late’s co-director) David Furnish, on which Elton champions young musicians.”
The Guardian however only gave the documentary two out of five stars, writing: “The superstar’s husband and documentarian RJ Cutler have assembled a documentary that benefits from access but provides a limited view.”
The Telegraph rated it four out of five stars, calling it “flashy and slick”, but adding “there’s a sombreness at its heart”.
