Elton John has achieved EGOT status after being awarded a statue at the Emmys 2024 last night (January 15).The 75th Emmy Awards took place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California yesterday, and were hosted by actor, comedian and presenter Anthony Anderson.John won the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) award for his concert film Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium, which was live-streamed on Disney+ in November 2022.
The project captured the legendary artist’s final North American date on his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour.The musician was unable to attend last night’s ceremony as he is recovering from a knee injury.
However, he shared a statement about the honour of becoming an EGOT artist (someone who has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and a Tony Award in their career).“I am incredibly humbled to be joining the unbelievably talented group of EGOT winners tonight,” John said. “The journey to this moment has been filled with passion, dedication, and the unwavering support of my fans all around the world.”He continued: “Tonight is a testament to the power of the arts and the joy that it brings to all our lives.
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