The star has been receiving well wishes from fans including Designer Donatella Versace who said, "Sending you so much love Elton! Feel better soon. Love you."
Tennis legend Billie Jean King said, "Sending our love and support your way. Feel better soon, friend."
The Rocket Man singer has sold more than 300 million records and played the last UK show of his farewell tour to an estimated 120,000 people at Glastonbury last year.
British actor and comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty in a London court on Friday to charges of rape and sexual assault relating to four women more than two decades ago.
Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old boy from the Dallas area, won the 97th Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday, swiftly nailing the French-derived word "eclaircissement," synonymous with enlightenment, in the 21st round of the contest finals.
"Birds of a Feather" singer Billie Eilish landed the top honour at the American Music Awards, winning artist of the year in Las Vegas at a red-carpet ceremony that celebrated winners selected by fan votes.