Sir Elton John is in mourning after his beloved aunt’s death, aged 95.
The music icon took to Instagram, where he shared several snaps alongside his aunt Win, including one in which he wore an orange tracksuit while she looked chic in a red shirt.
The pop legend also included a black-and-white shot of her holding him in a garden when he was a small child.
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Paying tribute, Elton, 75, wrote: “My beautiful Auntie Win passed away this morning at 95 years of age. I loved her so much and will miss her terribly. She was kindness personified. #RIP.”
(Image: Elton John/Instagram)
The singer was immediately met with a wall of support from his fans, with close friend Alan Carr writing: “Oh no. So sorry.”
TV presenter Susannah Constantine coined: “Oh darling. Why didn’t you say? X.”
While Scissor Sisters star Jake Shears said: “So sorry… big, big love to you. What a beautiful smile.”
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One fan commented: “I’m so sorry, Elton. You can tell from her smile alone that she was a joy to be with,” while another added: “I love that smile when she is with you. So very sorry for the loss to you and your family.”
Back in October, the singer suffered another loss as he mourned the loss of rock and roll icon Jerry Lee Lewis.
Posting a smiling photo of himself with Jerry Lee, he wrote: “Without Jerry Lee Lewis, I wouldn’t have become who I am today. He was groundbreaking and exciting, and he pulverized the piano. A brilliant singer too.”
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