I'm Still Standing! Sir Elton John is recovering well at home after appendix removal

Sir Elton John has had his appendix removed and is recovering well at home, his publicist confirmed on Saturday.

The star was forced to pull out of a series of shows after being diagnosed with appendicitis last month, however he has vowed to return to the stage next month. 

He underwent the operation at Monaco's Princess Grace Hospital on Thursday and is understood to be recuperating at his home in Nice, France.

According to The Mirror the father-of-two, who stayed overnight at the hospital, told friends: ‘I feel great.’

 

The newspaper reports that a source close to him said: ‘Elton is back in Nice playing with the boys now. He is a lot better and very positive after the operation.

‘He still has to rest up but is determined to get back on the road next month and can’t wait to see his fans who have sent thousands of get well soon messages.’