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John’s followers and friends flocked to the comment section to send their well wishes.

\"Sending you so much love Elton! Feel better soon. Love you ♥️♥️♥️,\" Donatella Versace wrote, while Billie Jean King added, \"Sending our love and support your way. Feel better soon, friend.\"

\"Sending you all the love and peace that’s possible,\" Billy Porter commented.

The \"Rocket Man\" singer has endured some health issues in recent years. Last year, John was hospitalized after suffering from a fall at his home in South of France, but he was released shortly thereafter.

His representative said at the time that he was taken to hospital \"as a precaution.\"

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PHOTO: Elton John speaks onstage during the 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center on Nov. 03, 2023 in New York City.
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In 2022, the singer was forced to postpone two concerts in Dallas after re-launching his long-delayed Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour because he tested positive for COVID-19.

Prior to that, John announced in September 2021 \"with great sadness and a heavy heart,\" that he would have to reschedule his Europe and U.K. 2021 dates to 2023 due to a hip injury.

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