Singer Elton John has been treated in hospital in Los Angeles for a serious respiratory infection that forced him to cancel performances this weekend of his Million Dollar Piano show at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
In a statement on his website yesterday, the British entertainer apologised for the decision and told fans he hoped to be performing soon.
He said he developed a serious respiratory illness while performing on Sunday. After the condition worsened he was taken to hospital and had tests at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles where he remained throughout Wednesday. He was given antibiotics and told not to perform for a week.
“I love performing this show and will be thrilled when we return to The Colosseum in October to complete the 11 concerts soon to be scheduled,” John said.