Elton John paid tribute to the late Queen at his final Toronto show Thursday, calling her an “inspiring” presence in his life.
“She led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace and decency and genuine warmth,” John said.Earlier in the day Buckingham Palace announced Queen Elizabeth II had died at 96. She was the longest-serving British monarch and Canadian head of state.
He's also performed at numerous events for the Royal Family, including the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997, where he sang a reworked version of his 1973 song “Candle in the Wind.” He appeared on stage wearing a sparkling black suit and a pink pair of bejewelled glasses. Wasting little time, he slipped behind his grand piano to begin.
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