Sir Elton John says he is “in shock” after the death of his mother, Sheila Farebrother, just months after their reconciliation.
“So sad to say that my mother passed away this morning,” he said on his Facebook page, alongside a photo of them together.
“I only saw her last Monday and I am in shock. Travel safe, mum. Thank you for everything.”
Sir Elton, who was born Reginald Dwight, was an only child.
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Although his father – a flight lieutenant in the RAF – was a trumpeter in his spare time, it was his mother who ignited his love of pop music.
An avid record collector, she brought home music by artists such as Elvis Presley and Bill Haley and supported Sir Elton throughout his career.
Petty argument
But they fell out over a “petty” argument in 2008, when Sir Elton asked her to sever ties with two old friends, Bob Halley…
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