Elton John Breaks Down In Tears As He’s Escorted Off Stage Mid-Concert After Losing His Voice
A “deeply upset and sorry” Elton John has apologised to fans after cutting short a concert in New Zealand.
The 72-year-old was performing at Auckland’s Mount Smart Stadium on Sunday when he lost his voice and broke down in tears on stage.
In footage shared by fans on social media, Sir Elton is seen crying as he is escorted from the stage while thousands of concert-goers give him a standing ovation.
The music legend later revealed he had been diagnosed with walking pneumonia just hours before the gig.
Posting on Instagram, he said: “I want to thank everyone who attended tonight’s gig in Auckland.
“I was diagnosed with walking pneumonia earlier today, but I was determined to give you the best show humanly possible.
“I played and sang my heart out, until my voice could sing no more.
“I’m disappointed, deeply upset and sorry. I gave it all I had.
“Thank-you so much for your extraordinary support and all the love you showed me during tonight’s performance. I am eternally grateful. Love, Elton xx.”
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