02 November,2009 08:16 AM IST | | Agencies
British singer Sir Elton John is seriously ill in hospital after he was diagnosed with an E coli bacterial infection and influenza.
The legendary singer has been forced to cancel a string of concerts after he was diagnosed.
Elton (62) has been ill for two weeks, but his condition worsened and he was taken into an elite London hospital for tests.
His partner, David Furnish, is understood to have spent Saturday at his bedside. As he left the hospital he said, 'He's OK, he's fine.'
On doctor's advice the Rocketman singer has, however, postponed US dates in Seattle and Portland which he was due to perform with Billy Joel over the next two weeks.
Elton also had to pull out of four UK concerts in his Red Piano tour last week, in Dublin, Sheffield, Newcastle, Liverpool and at London's Wembley Arena.
He did, however, play in Barcelona last week.
History of ailments
Elton was fitted with a pacemaker in 1999 after being diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat.
He also has a history of problems with alcohol and drugs, but has been sober and clean for almost 20 years.
