Elton John insists he is in top health after he was pictured in wheelchair

 

Elton John has reassured concerned fans that he is OK after he was pictured getting into a wheelchair in Germany.

During his visit to Germany, the 75-year-old musician had performed two shows, in Frankfurt and Leipzig, on his long-running Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. 

Arriving at the airport, the Your Song hitmaker was seen climbing out of a car and getting into a wheelchair before being pushed along by a staff member which resulted in many fans speculating about his health.

Addressing the claims on Instagram, he wrote:

"I want to thank all my fans for reaching out to ask about my health, after the tabloids ran a silly story about my ‘looking frail’ in a wheelchair. 

"The true story is that I’m in top health, loving my shows and playing and singing at my very best. I give 100% every night and never want to disappoint, especially after everyone has waited so long to get back to seeing shows. Your response to every show has been phenomenal and I’m loving every minute of it."

This weekend, Sir Elton will also appear in a pre-recorded performance for the Platinum Jubilee concert to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign on the throne.