Elton John postpones tour as he battles health problems
The star is currently experiencing "considerable pain and discomfort".
International star Elton John has announced that he is postponing his European and US tour to 2023.
This is due to a hip injury he sustained after falling.
Taking to Instagram, John revealed that he fell at the end of his summer break. Since the fall, he says he has been in immense pain.
"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," the 74-year-old star said in a statement.
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He added that despite receiving treatment from several health professionals, the pain has not improved.
"Despite intensive physio and specialist treatment, the pain has continued to get worse," he said in a statement.
As a result, the singer says he has been experiencing "difficulties moving" and will be undergoing an operation.
He comforted his fans and assured them that it will be worth the wait.
"It breaks my heart to keep you waiting any longer. I completely feel your frustrations after the year we've had. I promise you this - the shows will return to the road next year and I will make sure they are more than worth the wait," he wrote.
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See the statement below:
Image courtesy of Instagram/ @Elton John