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Elton John, 74, tests positive for Covid as he's forced to cancel two concerts
Elton John has tested positive for Covid-19 and has had no choice but to cancel two concerts as a result.The iconic singer, 74, was forced to step back from two events in Dallas, Texas, for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour after he'd received a positive test - it was revealed on Tuesday.A statement on behalf of the legendary hitmaker read: "It is with great regret that the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour dates in Dallas set for Tuesday, January 25 and Wednesday, January 26 must be postponed due to Elton recently testing positive for COVID-19."Fortunately, Elton is fully vaccinated and boosted, and is experiencing only mild symptoms. Fans should hold on to their tickets as they will be honoured at the rescheduled dates to be announced soon."The announcement finished: "Elton and the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour look forward to returning to the stage shortly."Last year, the I'm Still Standing chart topper resumed his long awaited tour after a two-year break - due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Just five days ago, Elton kick started the gigs once again and headed to New Orleans for the opening of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.In September of 2018 Elton delighted fans across the globe as he announced he would be returning to the road once more - before marking his retirement.