Elton John has sparked concern from fans after posting a photo of himself lying in a hospital bed with a neck brace.

The music icon, 78, left some worried this week when sharing a snap that initially appeared to show him in ill health.

However, it quickly became clear he was actually fine – despite many people initially suspecting the worst.

The photo showed Sir Elton looking at the camera while in the bed, with both of his legs in silver glitter casts.

In front of him was also a table full of flowers and cards – while his husband David Furnish could be seen speaking to a woman in the background.

Despite many having to do a double take, the caption reassured fans the legendary performer was just fine. ‘Rocked too hard…ended up in a cast! Backstage with Spinal Tap 🤘’ he explained.

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