On the verge of retirement, Elton John did the improbable

Elton John, the legendary singer and musician whose career has already been punctuated by major events, has joined the select EGOT club thanks to his documentary Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium.

The film-concert, broadcast on Disney+, immortalized Elton John’s final performance on his North American tour, and won an Emmy Award at last Monday’s (January 15) gala.

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With this Emmy, Elton John completed the grand slam of the four highest honors in the U.S. entertainment industry, having already won a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony (EGOT).

Mel Brooks, Whoopi Goldberg, Jennifer Hudson, Viola Davis, Alan Menken and Audrey Hepburn are also part of this very select club!

Of course, the singer also has an impressive collection of Grammy Awards, testifying to his great influence in the music world.

On the verge of retirement, Elton John did the improbable. A great inspiration!