The 73-year-old was due to take his 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' tour to North America in May until July, but has called off all plans owing to the global health crisis, reports metro.co.uk.
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Elton John has launched a $1 million Coronavirus Emergency Fund for HIV sufferers.
The iconic singer took to Twitter on Saturday (April 4) to make the announcement, stating that the Elton John AIDS Foundation is committed to protecting those with HIV during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Noting that distribution of HIV medicine, testing and treatment is not as simple as it was a few weeks ago, Elton explained that the new emergency fund will help frontline staff to prepare for and respond to the
The 73-year-old was due to take his 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' tour to North America in May until July, but has called off all plans owing to the global health crisis, reports metro.co.uk.
The North American leg of Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour has been postponed amid the Covid-19 health crisis.
"This tough decision has been made with the continued safety and well-being of his fans"
Sir Elton John has postponed the remaining North American dates on his farewell tour.
As the nation gets ready to applaud the NHS and health workers this evening, Thursday 9 April, at 8pm, to thank them for putting their lives on the line amid the coronavirus outbreak, a whole host of celebrities have put together a candid video to share their gratitude.
Sir Elton John has unveiled the final note he ever received from his best friend Freddie Mercury, who lost his battle with AIDs back in 1991.The Tiny Dancer singer was close to the 45 year old and was one of the very few people allowed to spend time with Freddie before his death. Now, 29 years later, Elton is ready to talk about his last weeks with Freddie, when he was "too frail to get out of bed" and was riddled with pain from the lesions the condition caused him.
Elton John is coming through big-time for those in the HIV-positive community who have been affected by coronavirus!
"We are with you, we are thinking of you, we will not leave anyone behind."
By Anita Bennett
Celebrities are doing everything they can in order to help others amid concerns over the coronavirus.
Elton John took to social media on Saturday with some big news to share about his charity, announcing that his Elton John AIDS Foundation is launching a $1-million COVID-19 emergency fund.
Elton John has donated $1 million (£820,000) to a coronavirus Emergency Relief Fund to protect those living with HIV/Aids.
John Mayer got some wise words from legendary singer Elton John early in his career. On Wednesday’s “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen”, Mayer video chatted with the host and was asked about the greatest piece of advice he received from a fellow musician.
John Mayer got some wise words from legendary singer Elton John early in his career. On Wednesday's, Mayer video chatted with the host and was asked about the greatest piece of advice he received from a fellow musician.
Sunday’s Elton John-hosted “Living Room Concert for America,” featuring Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys and many others, has raised nearly $8 million for coronavirus relief.
Elton John’s Living Room Concert for America has raised over $8 million supporting charities Feeding America and the First Responders Children’s Foundation.