Overview
- The 78-year-old confirms he is blind in his right eye with significantly reduced vision in his left after a severe infection contracted in the south of France in July 2024.
- He describes the past 15 months as devastating, saying he has been unable to watch or read, though he can still sing and play piano.
- Husband David Furnish reports some improvement in John’s left eye from treatment, while noting right-eye retinal damage is difficult to repair.
- Furnish highlights rapid medical advances, including AI-driven research, as doctors continue to reach out with potential avenues to explore.
- John remains publicly active, adapting performances and announcing he will headline Rock In Rio in Brazil next September.