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Sir Elton John ‘to retire from touring’

He is reportedly set to call time on his long touring career.

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Sir Elton John performing at Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park, in Hyde Park, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2016. Photo credit should read: Matt Crossick/PA Wire.

Sir Elton John is to retire from touring after almost 50 years.

The 70-year-old hitmaker will make the announcement on Wednesday evening, according to the Daily Mirror.

Graham Norton Show – London
Elton John (Isoabel Infantes/PA)

He became “violently ill” during a flight home from Santiago, Chile, and was admitted to hospital where he spent two nights in intensive care.

Following his return home, he had to cancel the May and April dates in his Las Vegas residency.

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