Elton John has created a necklace from his shattered kneecaps recently removed in surgery – and insiders tell RadarOnline.com it is only the beginning of a series of grim farewell keepsakes he intends to leave behind for his loved ones, including vials of his blood and jewelry crafted from his ashes.

The 78-year-old singer, who retired from touring last year after decades on the road, made the disclosure about his kneecap bling in Touched by Gold , a new documentary produced with the World Gold Council . Article continues below advertisement

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It details how John, following a double knee replacement, had his kneecaps preserved and

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