Sir Elton John, 76, reportedly collapsed at his home in Nice, France, and was hospitalized on Sunday night as a precaution.
This weekend also has a special meaning for the legendary singer, as Saturday, August 26, marks the one-year anniversary of his hit collaboration, “Hold Me Closer,” with pop star Britney Spears.
Sir Elton John Hospitalized After Slipping and Falling at His Home in Nice, France
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On Sunday night, the 76-year-old singer was taken to the orthopedic department of Princess Grace Hospital Center in Monaco where she was reportedly treated for “minor injuries” after suffering a trip and fall at her home in Nice, France.
Fortunately, a source told the Daily Mail on Monday morning that the singer is now on the mend and is back in good health, stressing that the legendary musician was only hospitalized as a precaution.
“We can confirm that following yesterday’s incident at his home in the south of France, Elton visited a local hospital as a precaution,” a source told the outlet. “Following an examination, he was immediately discharged this morning and is now back home and in good health.”
Elton John has spent the summer in France with his husband, David Furnish, and their two sons. He recently finished his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in July and has been enjoying his retirement in style. On August 22, he was photographed relaxing on his superyacht with some famous friends in St. Tropez.
Elton John Just Celebrated One Year Anniversary of ‘Hold Me Closer’
One year ago today, Britney Spears released Hold Me Closer with Elton John.
The song marked his first single release in 6 years and immediately topped the iTunes charts in 51 countries. It debuted at #1 in Australia, #3 in the UK and Canada, #6 in the US, and has gathered… pic.twitter.com/603ApNLIQj
— Fan Account (@breatheonmiley) August 25, 2023
On Saturday, “Hold Me Closer” celebrated its first birthday. At the time of its release in August 2022, the “Tiny Dancer” told The Guardian that he couldn’t be more “thrilled” to work with the Princess of Pop and gave him more “confidence” to continue his career. The song is Britney’s first song in six years and her first release after her 13-year conservatorship ends in November 2021.
“I’m really excited to be able to do it with [Britney] because if it’s a big hit, and I think it might be, it will give her more confidence than she has and she’ll realize that people actually love her and care about her and want her to be happy,” he said. at that time. “He’s been gone for so long – there’s a lot of fear there because he’s been betrayed so many times and he hasn’t really been in the public eye for so long. We’ve held his hand throughout the process, reassuring him that everything is going to be okay.”
The song was also named Billboard readers’ favorite song of 2022. “A big thank you to @billboard, its readers and all the ‘Hold Me Closer’ fans who voted for their favorite song of 2022!!” Elton John wrote in an Instagram post in January 2023. “And thank you @britneyspears for your talent and collaboration in making this happen and the amazing @thisiswatt [producer Watt] who share this success! What an amazing way to start the year.”
Britney Spears ‘Moved’ With ‘Hold Me Closer’ Release
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Although Elton John is excited to release a song with Britney Spears, the “Toxic” singer admitted that he has been “overwhelmed” by the thought of releasing his first song in six years, despite the support of Sir Elton John.
“Okie dokie … my first song in 6 years ? !!!! So exciting— I’m singing with one of the most classic men of our time … @eltonofficial ?!!!!” Britney wrote in a Twitter post that was deleted at the time of the song’s release. “I’m a bit overwhelmed… it’s a big deal for me !!! I meditate more ??♀️ and learning my space is precious and valuable !!!”
“I’m learning every day is a good time to try and be a better person and do what makes me happy … yes I choose happiness today,” she continued. “I tell myself every day to let go of the bitterness of being hurt and try to forgive myself and others for what may have hurt.”
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