Elton John has sparked concern from followers after posting a photograph of himself mendacity in a hospital mattress with a neck brace.
The music icon, 78, left some fearful this week when sharing a snap that originally appeared to point out him in unwell well being.
Nonetheless, it rapidly turned clear he was truly advantageous – regardless of many individuals initially suspecting the worst.
The picture confirmed Sir Elton wanting on the digital camera whereas within the mattress, with each of his legs in silver glitter casts.
In entrance of him was additionally a desk stuffed with flowers and playing cards – whereas his husband David Furnish might be seen chatting with a lady within the background.
Regardless of many having to do a double take, the caption reassured followers the legendary performer was simply advantageous.
‘Rocked too laborious…ended up in a solid! Backstage with Spinal Faucet 🤘’ he defined.
‘The brand new movie, Spinal Faucet II, and album are out immediately, that includes me on Hear To The Flower Individuals and Stonehenge. Thanks for having me be part of it!’ he added.
The picture was in actual fact taken throughout filming for Sir Elton’s look within the long-awaited sequel to the mockumentary Spinal Faucet, with the follow-up anticipated in cinemas on September 25.
Nonetheless, earlier than realising this was the case, many individuals shared how they’d initially been left on edge.
‘YOU SCARED ME,’ singer Charlie Puth wrote, together with his remark receiving almost 4,000 likes.
‘YOU SCARED ME TOO!’ actor Ryan Phillippe shared.
‘ELTON DONT SCARE US LIKE THAT,’ Maria demanded.
‘I ALMOST HAD A HEART ATTACK THINKING IT WAS REAL,’ Ryan exclaimed.
‘I’m on the airport and my coronary heart sank so rapidly JESUS,’ Sojung added.
Just a few individuals nonetheless didn’t handle to grasp what was happening although – with the put up flooded with feedback wishing him a ‘speedy restoration’.
Sir Elton’s put up additionally included a photograph additionally included a photograph of himself on digital camera screens, in addition to behind-the-scenes pictures of a soundstage and a close-up of the bedazzled casts after they’d been eliminated.
The Spinal Faucet sequel comes 40 years after the unique was launched. The mockumentary was co-written and directed by Rob Reiner, and starred Christopher Visitor, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer as members of the fictional heavy metallic band.
It adopted them on an American tour, with the film launched to crucial acclaim however reasonable industrial success. Nonetheless, within the years because it developed a cult following and was credited with launching the mockumentary style.
The sequel – Spinal Faucet II: The Finish Continues, follows the band as they reunite after a 15-year break to play one ultimate present.
It additionally options cameos from Sir Elton, in addition to Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, Questlove, Trisha Yearwood, Chad Smith, and Lars Ulrich.
Earlier this yr, Sir Elton did talk about an precise well being scare he’s face – revealing his sight is deteriorating.
In July 2024, he contracted a extreme eye an infection that left him blind in his proper eye, with ‘restricted imaginative and prescient’ in his left.
Then in April this yr he gave an replace about his illnesses when chatting with The Occasions.
‘I can see you, however I can’t see TV; I can’t learn. I can’t see my boys taking part in rugby and soccer,’ he informed the reporter.
‘And it has been a really traumatic time as a result of I’m used to soaking all of it up.’
‘It’s distressing. You get emotional, however it’s a must to get used to it as a result of I’m fortunate to have the life I’ve.’
Nonetheless, he added: ‘I nonetheless have my fantastic household, and I can nonetheless see one thing out of right here [left eye], so that you say to your self, “Simply get on with it”.’
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