TechnologyLast

Elton John admits he’d be dead if he hadn’t kicked drug habit 30 years ago

Celebs

Elton John admits he'd be dead if he hadn't kicked drug and booze habit 30 years ago

Elton John has shared on social media that he has reached 30 years since he last drank alcohol or took drugs and praised his nearest and dearest for supporting him

Video Loading

Video Unavailable

Click to play

Tap to play

The video will start in 8Cancel

Play now

Elton John is celebrating 30 years of sobriety.

The music icon, 73, took to social media on Wednesday evening to share a special message to his fans as he reflected on reaching the impressive milestone and admitted that ditching booze and drugs meant that he is alive today.

In an honest and heartfelt Instagram post, the hitmaker thanked Alcoholics Anonymous for helping him on his journey to a clean life as well as his husband David Furnish and their sons Zachary, nine, and seven-year-old Elijah.

He told how he was "blessed" to be surrounded by good people and thanked everyone who "supported" him getting on the straight and narrow.

Rocketman star Elton uploaded a gallery of images to mark the day.

He shared a snap of a table filled with cards and the other offerings showed large cake and a close up of his 30 year AA sobriety chip.

He penned: "Reflecting on the most magical day having celebrated my 30th Sobriety Birthday.

"So many lovely cards, flowers and chips from my sons, David, friends in the Program, staff at the office and in our homes. I’m truly a blessed man. If I hadn’t finally taken the big step of asking for help 30 years ago, I’d be dead.

"Thank-you from the bottom of my heart to all the people who have inspired and supported me along the way."

Elton's showbiz pals took to the comments to congratulate the singer.

David Beckham and Elizabeth Hurley also showed their support by adding a number of heart icons into the comment box and his proud husband wrote: " @eltonjohn My hero."

Elton's post comes after he announced his Farewell Yellow Brick Road UK and Europe tour dates have been postponed until 2021.

The confirmed the devastating news with a lengthy Twitter statement.

He revealed it was not an easy decision to make with it being his final tour, but he was forced to reschedule the concert due to coronavirus concerns.

The singer highlighted his only priority is the safety of his crew, venue staff and dedicated fans.

A statement from the official Elton John Twitter account read: "It breaks my heart that we have had to reschedule the 2020 dates we were all looking forward to so much, but my team and I have been working diligently on rescheduled plans for 2021."

Dates from Saturday September 5 through to Thursday December 17 have been moved to next year.

The tour will now start on Wednesday September 1, 2021 in Berlin, Germany and will play 48 shows across Europe and the UK, through December 2021.

The legendary pop star thanked his fans for their patience during uncertain times and promised next year's comeback show will be better.

He added: "As you can imagine, touring is a huge undertaking so we need time to sort through all the details to make sure we can visit every city and play every show we already have on sale.

"Thank you for your patience even though we have been doing this."

The star said he's "looking forward" to being back on stage again next year to continue with the tour.

Elton wrote: "I look forward to continuing the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour next year and seeing you by my side once again, as you have been for so many years throughout my injured career.

"Stay safe and healthy everyone."