"I Was Pissing Myself": Elton John Confessed He Had Worn A Diaper Under His Outfit During 2017 Concert

A while ago, Elton John confessed he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017. In a new memoir Me, the British pop singer revealed all the details, writing how much he was afraid of dying and not seeing his sons grow up appropriately.

Elton John's cancer was successfully treated, though he suffered from severe infection later that time, and had to stay around eleven days in the hospital in the UK. There are more details, though!

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In the BBC One's Elton John: Uncensored, the father-of-two opened up the cards — he wore a diaper during one of his concerts back in 2017.

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Elton John underwent surgery for prostate cancer three years ago and quickly returned to the stage. To perform normally shortly after the surgery, he had to wear a diaper onstage under his clothes, as his bladder control had been affected.

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Referring to the audience members, the 72-year-old said:

If only they knew at that moment, I was pissing myself.

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People's opinions

Elton John could barely function but went onstage and wowed his fans for what might be the last time anyway - see fixed heading

— Dame Austin (@austin_tash) November 29, 2019

Prostate cancer surgery. Pretty common and good on him for sharing as it could relate to others. Humans have human issues. Celebrity or not.

— Marquis (@MarquisHorace) November 30, 2019

Wow, I respect to Elton John. He is happily married, w/ 2 children & still giving a shot on stage. At age 75, right after cancer surgery, he made the effort to share a performance on stage!! What a pro. Doesn’t want to let his fans down. Inspires me to revisit his music & videos.

— Freedom🎪⚖️🐶 (@Freedom57161) December 1, 2019

It can take months to get your continence back after prostate cancer surgery. I keep telling myself its better than dying

— Dewey (@Deweyornot) November 29, 2019

Thanks for sharing, Elton. Sorry for your cancer, but perhaps some things should be kept to yourself.

— Florence of Arabia (@ArabiaFlorence) November 29, 2019

That was something essential for Elton John, so it's kind of okay. The most important is that he did not let his fans down and performed anyway.