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By Sara Nuwar, 15/11/2009

SIR Elton John was forced to cancel yet ANOTHER concert yesterday after battling severe e.coli and flu - but he still hopes to be back in the spotlight tomorrow.

The star, 62, had planned to join singer Billy Joel for a gig in California last night but doctors warned it was too soon to return to the stage following his recent stay in hospital.

"They said he should take it easy as a precaution," a source revealed.

Despite his debilitating illness, the frail singer-songwriter is determined to attend tomorrow's fund-raising gala in New York for the Elton John Aids Foundation.

"It's an annual event and Elton never misses it," said our source. "He has been resting at home and is due to fly to New York today."

Elton has postponed a string of his world tour gigs but hopes to reschedule some later.

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hope you get better soon elton.bought tickets for the october gig.will have to wait!here is for a speedy recovery. yours ed donlon.x

By edward donlon.. Posted November 16 2009 at 6:19 PM.

Please take care of yourself, Elton. You've done so much for others in so many ways-now do for you! Know that you are loved by so many people!
-Theresa

By Theresa.. Posted November 15 2009 at 2:53 PM.

Get well soon Elton,we need you on top form again!!

By Lingdada.. Posted November 15 2009 at 1:47 PM.

I know I'll get a gasp, but Sir E, you don't have to work this hard. You CAN retire, or do whatever you want. -You deserve a lil' time to yourself. Take it easy -take a little time off, -you would NEVER fade away.
-CJ in the USA
p.s. - I've loved you since I was a little girl, I've sold off plenty of my old vinyl, but never yours!

By CJ Johnson.. Posted November 15 2009 at 1:27 PM.

Dear Sir Elton John,
Please take care. I am surprised by your
illness. Please rest well completely so that your comeback will be a fruitful and long-lived one.

We have lost a lot of gifted singers, actors and actresses recently. We do not want you to put your health in jeopardy. Please remember this.

How did it happen ? E-coli and flu ?

I will remember to pray for you. But I forget sometimes because I need not have to worry about you as you are always the picture of strong health and invincibility.

Tong Kwok Chien
Singapore
15 Nov 2009

By Tong Kwok Chien.. Posted November 15 2009 at 7:34 AM.

OME I am in shock!!!! David needs to step up and tell Elton to chill out and relax! This worries me

By Chanda.. Posted November 15 2009 at 4:15 AM.

Sir Elton, we hope that your recovery is 100%. Please, returns when you will get well completely.
With Love, your Brazilian Fans. Leila

By Leila SAntiago.. Posted November 15 2009 at 4:49 AM.

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