Sir Elton John was taken to hospital after struggling a fall at his home in France.

The star, 76, was saved in hospital in a single day and was discharged on Monday.

An announcement from his consultant mentioned: "We can confirm that following a slip yesterday at his home in the south of France, Elton visited the local hospital as a precautionary measure.

"Following check-ups, he was instantly discharged this morning and is now again at residence and in good well being."

Along together with his husband David Furnish and their two youngsters, Sir Elton has been in France following the top of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in July.

He was seen on 22 August having fun with a day on his luxurious superyacht, accompanied by a gathering of A-list mates in St Tropez, south of France.

Sir Elton was additionally noticed having dinner with Kevin Spacey in Nice after the actor was cleared of intercourse assaults on 4 males.

The British singer-songwriter has mentioned he may make extra music however has chosen to cease doing excursions in order that he can spend extra time together with his household.

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"Touring is exhausting for me now, and it takes me away from my family and my children," he mentioned, referring to Furnish and their two sons Zachary, 12, and Elijah, 10.

But Sir Elton did additionally recommend he will not be quitting stay performances for good - promising followers that "there may be the odd show" nonetheless to return.