Elton john biography marriage pics

23 June 2023, 16:39

Elton may be one of the most famous performers in the world, but much less is known about his private life. Here we take a look behind the scenes at his life with husband David Furnish and their children Zachary and Elijah.

How did Elton John and David Furnish meet?

Elton John, 56, met his now-husband David Furnish, 72, at a dinner party held at the singer's house in 1993, after he told a friend he wanted to meet new people.

Elton had recently stopped drinking and was rebuilding a new life in sobriety: "I rang up a friend in London and said, ‘Could you please rattle some new people together for dinner here Saturday?'” Elton told Parade in 2010.

David was reluctant to go, later saying he expected the night to be a total bore, but Elton said their attraction was instant.

“I was attracted to David immediately.

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