In a new interview, Sir Elton John, the legendary music icon, has revealed his profound desire to be remembered for his role as a father above all else.
- December 16, 2024
AceShowbiz - Sir Elton John, at the age of 77, has shared his innermost wish for his epitaph: "He was a great dad." During his TIME Magazine honors, John expressed his unwavering belief that his greatest legacy lies not in his musical achievements but in his role as a father to his two sons, Zachary, 13, and Elijah, 11.
"On my gravestone, all I want it to say is, 'He was a great dad,'" John confided to People magazine. This sentiment echoed throughout his appearance on "Good Morning America" with Robin Roberts, where he declared, "My legacy is that I was a great husband and an even better father. The music, the career is fantastic. It's been mind-blowing, groundbreaking. But the most important thing to me in my life is making sure my children are happy, they have a wonderful life and that I was good to them. That's all that counts."
John's desire to be remembered as an exemplary father is deeply rooted in the love and bond he shares with his children. "They think about my mortality," he said in his documentary, "Elton John: Never Too Late." "They worry about my mortality because they love their daddy so they want me to be around forever."
Despite his concerns about his health and mortality, John remains optimistic and determined to make the most of the time he has left with his family. "I want to see them get married, but I don't think I'm going to be around for that," he said. "But who knows?"
John's legacy as a father is one that will undoubtedly endure long after his music fades away. His unwavering love and dedication to his children serve as a testament to the profound impact that parenthood can have on an individual's life and purpose.
