Elton John's Sobriety Birthday Sparks Touching Message from Tennis Legendoriginally appeared onParade. Elton John celebrated a touching personal milestone as he marked his 35 years of sobriety. The music icon turned to social media to express his gratitude and reflect on the powerful turning point in his life. In an Instagram post, he shared the meaningful gifts he received from his family, which included letters from his longtime partner, David Furnish and their sons Zachary and Elijah. The messages contain sweet words saying how proud they are of his continued journey to sobriety. "Grateful for all the love on my sobriety birthday," he wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn) Besides his family, followers, friends and fans flooded the comment section with words of support and admiration. "Sir Elton, I am so proud of you and how strong you are. God is with you and he is proud of you as I am," a commenter said. "Wow. That is a milestone. Congratulations. You are rocking it," a second user wrote "Well done, Sir Elton !!! It's not an easy path. I am very proud of you and very grateful too for having enjoyed your music during all my adolescence," a fan added. Joining the chorus of support is tennis legend Billie Jean King, who dropped a touching five-word comment, showing just how proud she is of his amazing accomplishment. "So proud of you, always," she wrote. The retired tennis player and John's friendship dates back to the '70s, after they met at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn) The 81-year-old former Grand Slam winner previously revealed how close and inseparable they are. "We couldn't stop talking," she toldUS Weekly, adding, "Lily Tomlin said we were separated at birth." Moreover, King also spoke about how their differences made them click in a unique way. "We were both chubby and couldn't see well. I wanted to play the piano and he wanted to be an athlete." The 39-time Grand Slam champion's heartfelt tribute highlighted not just their genuine friendship but also her deep respect and admiration for the award-winning singer as he continues to inspire across generations and industries. Related: Elton John, 78, Drops New Photo With Husband—'Beautiful Couple' Elton John's Sobriety Birthday Sparks Touching Message from Tennis Legendfirst appeared on Parade on Jul 30, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jul 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
