Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967 on more than 30 albums, John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits in the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including seven number ones in the UK and nine in the US, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts. He has also produced records and occasionally acted in films. John owned Watford F.C. from 1976 to 1987 and from 1997 to 2002. He is an honorary life president of the club.
Elton John, Leslie Jordan, Mariah Carey pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John
A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn) Singer and actress Olivia Newton-John died yesterday, aged 73. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992, but the disease returned in 2013 and in 2017.
Many figures from the entertainment world have paid tribute to a beloved performer whose career spanned more than 50 years.Elton John posted a series of photos of him and Olivia over the years on Instagram.
He said, “Olivia was a beautiful and courageous woman, who I never heard complain about her illness. A beautiful voice and a warm and loving friend.
I will miss her so much. Condolences to her family and loved ones.”Leslie Jordan appeared alongside Olivia in the cult hit, Sordid Lives.
