Elton John cancels shows due to infection; singer expected to make full recovery

BY JEWEL WICKER

Elton John has canceled eight of his upcoming "The Million Dollar Piano" shows  after battling a "harmful and unusual bacterial infection" that landed him in intensive care.

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The singer first became sick while touring in South America, according to Rolling Stone. He spent two nights in intensive care at a hospital in the U.K. before being released on April 22.

According to the publication, he is expected to make a "full and complete recovery."

John is expected to return to his touring schedule in time for his June 3 show in Twickenham, England.

"I am so fortunate to have the most incredible and loyal fans and apologize for disappointing them," the singer said in a statement. "I am extremely grateful to the medical team for their excellence in looking after me so well."

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