Elton John Contracts Potentially Deadly Bacterial Infection, Cancels Vegas Performances
Elton John Forced to Cancel Show After Contracting 'Potentially …
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Take Morocco After End of 'E…
Leah Remini on Joining 'SYTYCD' and Plans for Her Own Show After…
Johnny Depp Stuns Crowd at Jeff Beck Concert in England Followin…
‘The Kardashians’: Kim Apologizes to Family for Kanye West's Beh…
Britney Spears' Lawyer Claims Jamie Spears Is 'Running and Hidin…
'Jack Osbourne's Night of Terror: Bigfoot': Watch the Trailer (E…
‘Father of the Bride’s Gloria Estefan & Andy Garcia Reflect on H…
Johnny Depp's First TikTok Is Love Letter to Fans After Defamati…
Zendaya and Andrew Garfield Interview Each Other About Tom Holla…
‘Jurassic World Dominion’: DeWanda Wise on If This Is Really Fra…
‘Moonhaven’ Trailer: Joe Manganiello Stars in the Sci-Fi Thrille…
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's Infamous Penthouse for Sale in Wak…
'Black Adam' Official Trailer
Penn Badgley on Where ‘You’ Season 4 Will Pick Up (Exclusive)
Johnny Depp's Lawyers Hint He Might Not Take Amber Heard's Payout
Jada Pinkett Smith Talks Oscars Slap, Hopes for Will Smith and C…
Johnny Depp Speaks Out After Victory in Defamation Trial Against…
Here's a First Look at Disney Channel's New Series 'Villains of …
Due to a serious illness, Elton John has had to cancel two months of performances in Las Vegas.
ET has learned that the "Rocket Man" singer became violently ill recently during his return flight home from Santiago, Chile, following a successful tour of South America. Upon returning to the United Kingdom, the 70-year-old musician spent two nights in intensive care, followed by an extended stay in the hospital.
According to a statement released by John, doctors have advised he spend time resting at home, seeing as infections of this type are both "rare and potentially deadly." Luckily, the singer-songwriter's medical team identified the infection quickly, which resulted in successful treatment. He is "expected to make a full and complete recovery."
Affected Vegas dates include "The Million Dollar Piano" performances at Caesars Palace throughout April and May, along with a concert on Saturday, May 6 in Bakersfield, California. John will return to work for his schedule of live shows in Twickenham, England, on Saturday, June 3.
WATCH: Elton John Pays Emotional Tribute to George Michael During Vegas Concert
"I am so fortunate to have the most incredible and loyal fans and apologize for disappointing them," John said in the statement. "I am extremely grateful to the medical team for their excellence in looking after me so well."
All ticket holders for the canceled performances are eligible for a refund.
WATCH: Elton John and James Corden Dress Up and Croon Some Classic Hits on 'Carpool Karaoke'
Related Gallery
