Elton John hospitalised with respiratory infection

ELTON John has been forced to cancel several scheduled performances after being admitted to hospital with a respiratory infection.

The singer was due to perform a three concerts at The Colosseum in Las Vegas, before being advised to cancel the shows by doctors.

A spokesperson with Caesars Entertainment confirmed the Thursday, Saturday and Sunday performances of ‘The Million Dollar Piano’ had been postponed.

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Show officials say Elton John came down with the infection last weekend and was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Doctors have recommended he not perform for a week and take antibiotics.

In a statement on the show’s official website, Mr John said: ‘All I can say to the fans is “sorry I can’t be with you.”’

‘The Million Dollar Piano’ launched in September for a run of three years, and features the singer’s classic songs.