When you think of Elton John, ordinary is the last word that comes to mind. Sequins, feathers, and sky-high glasses have been his signature for decades. Even in retirement, he refuses to tone it down. At 78, the Tiny Dancer hitmaker is reflecting on his legacy.
So naturally, his vision of forever is as bold and bizarre as his stage costumes. But this isn’t about music or fashion. Elton has cooked up a farewell so peculiar it could leave his family with chills, laughter, or both. During a recent reveal, Elton shared that he’s been preparing deeply personal gifts for his loved ones to be gifted at his death.
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We’re not talking about signed records or flashy trinkets. Years ago, after knee surgery, he had his kneecaps preserved and polished into a necklace. Yes, you read that correctly. Designer Theo Fennell transformed them into an unusual piece of jewelry, complete with a Latin inscription declaring Elton’s refusal to bow to anyone.
For Elton, this wasn’t a stunt. It was art. And in true Elton fashion, it’s only the opening act. Friends say the kneecap necklace was merely the first step in his plan for a legacy of eerie intimacy. He’s reportedly considering vials of his blood, jewelry infused with his ashes, and other startling keepsakes meant to bind his family to him forever. While most would call that morbid, Elton calls it love.
Vials, Ashes, and Elton Forever
In his eyes, why stop at a lock of hair or a traditional urn when you can go further? To him, this is not about shock value. But about leaving behind something tangible, unforgettable, and yes, even a little creepy.
“People might find it gruesome, but Elton says he doesn’t care,” a source told Radar Online. “He feels that if people can turn hair into keepsakes or wear lockets of ashes, then why not go further? He sees it as the ultimate statement of love.”
Since retiring, Elton John has grown more candid about mortality. He is treating it almost like another grand performance. He wants his sons and husband David to carry him with them, literally. And while some may shudder at the thought, Elton shrugs. To him, these gifts are sentimental, spectacular, and impossible to ignore.
So when the time comes, Elton John won’t just leave behind his music. He’ll leave behind Elton himself, sparkly, strange, and maybe a little spooky. After all, who else could turn death into the ultimate and original encore?
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