Elton John paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II throughout his present in Toronto final night time (September 8) following the information of the monarch’s loss of life.
The Queen handed away yesterday at her Balmoral property in Scotland aged 96, bringing an finish to her 70-year reign.
Her son, King Charles III, stated the loss of life of the Queen was a “second of nice unhappiness” for him and his household, and that her loss can be “deeply felt” around the globe.
After he initially paid tribute to the Queen with an announcement on Twitter yesterday, John paused throughout his gig on the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada final night time to additional pay his respects to the late monarch.
“Right now we had the saddest information concerning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth,” he stated. “She was an inspiring presence to be round — I’ve been round her and she or he was incredible. She led the nation although a few of our best and darkest moments with grace, decency and a real care and heat.
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“I’m 75 — she’s been with me all my life, and I really feel very unhappy that she gained’t be with me any extra,” he added. “However I’m glad she’s at peace and I’m glad she’s at relaxation, and she or he deserves it as a result of she’s labored bloody onerous.
“I ship my like to her household and her family members. She will likely be missed, however her spirit lives on and we have a good time her life tonight with music — OK?”
John then carried out his 1974 hit, ‘Don’t Let The Solar Go Down On Me’.
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— Rob Gillies (@rgilliescanada) September 9, 2022
Different main figures from the world of leisure, together with Mick Jagger, Stephen Fry and Ozzy Osbourne, have been paying tribute to the Queen following the announcement of her loss of life.
