Elton John was forced to cut a concert short when he couldn’t continue performing due to walking pneumonia.
He tweeted to fans after the Auckland, New Zealand:
I played and sang my heart out, until my voice could sing no more. I’m disappointed, deeply upset and sorry.
I gave it all I had.
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) February 16, 2020
Fans responded with many messages of support.
@eltonofficial Presented a staggering performance despite having pneumonia. Absolute professional and an utter trooper. Gave his all for the audience and I’m stoked to have been among them. You legend Elton!#EltonFarewellTour
— William Taylor (@WMTaylor_3) February 16, 2020
We love you Elton! What a belter to play a show like that when you should have been recovering at home… Rest up and get well soon 💕 #EltonFarewellTour #NZlovesElton #sendinglove pic.twitter.com/yooNIWvOh0
— Laura Sutherland (@kiddr_7) February 16, 2020
The ultimate professional – he sang until his voice wouldn’t let him sing any more. Elton you were superb – best wishes for a speedy recovery #EltonFarewellTour pic.twitter.com/YGJ4Pedw1n
— Amy Wadwell (@amywadwell) February 16, 2020