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Iconic singer-songwriter Elton John has made a sad announcement on social media recently, postponing the 2021 dates of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in Europe and the UK to 2023.

In his Instagram post, the 74-year-old singer revealed that he has injured his hip after a bad fall.

"At the end of my summer break I fell awkwardly on a hard surface and have been in considerable pain and discomfort in my hip ever since," Elton John said. “Despite intensive physio and specialist treatment, the pain has continued to get worse and is leading to increasing difficulties moving."

This is why the English music icon was advised to undergo surgery and therapy and postpone the European leg of his tour to 2023.

“I have been advised to have an operation as soon as possible to get me back to full fitness and make sure there are no long-term complications. I will be undertaking a program of intensive physiotherapy that will ensure a full recovery and a return to full mobility without pain.”

Elton's tour will reportedly resume in January 2022 in New Orleans.

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Elton John is best known for his hits “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” which is the soundtrack for the 1994 animated film Lion King and “Candle in the Wind,” his 1997 tribute single for his beloved friend, the late Princess Diana.

In 2019, a biographical musical drama film based on Elton John's life and music was released. It's titled Rocketman and Elton John was portrayed by actor Taron Egerton, who won several acting awards for his performance.

Get well soon, Sir Elton John. We'll pray for your fast recovery.

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