Sir Elton John ‘to retire from touring’ By Press Association January 24 2018, 11:27 am January 24 2018, 11:27 am Share Sir Elton John ‘to retire from touring’ Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://wpcluster.dctdigital.com/pressandjournal/entertainment/music/1399278/sir-elton-john-to-retire-from-touring/ Copy Link Sir Elton John is to retire from touring after almost 50 years. The 70-year-old hitmaker will make the announcement on Wednesday evening, according to the Daily Mirror. Elton John (Isoabel Infantes/PA) The announcement comes less than a year after Sir Elton was forced to cancel a series of shows when he contracted a bacterial infection. He became “violently ill” during a flight home from Santiago, Chile, and was admitted to hospital where he spent two nights in intensive care. Following his return home, he had to cancel the May and April dates in his Las Vegas residency.
