Elton John forced to cancel Vegas concerts due to ‘unusual bacterial infection’

Elton John was forced to cancel a concert run at Caesars Palace after being hit by an “unusual bacterial infection.”

The singer was forced to spend two days in intensive care after contracting the virus during a recent South American tour, according to a statement. He then spent an undisclosed period of time recovering in hospital but was released on Saturday.

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“Thankfully, Elton’s medical team identified this quickly and treated it successfully,” the singer’s rep wrote in a statement. “He is expected to make a full and complete recovery.”

John, who was released from hospital Saturday, was scheduled to perform “The Million Dollar Piano” concerts from April 25 until May 5. He will miss a concert in Bakersfield, Calif., on May 6.

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“I am so fortunate to have the most incredible and loyal fans and apologize for disappointing them,” John said in a statement. “I am extremely grateful to the medical team for their excellence in looking after me so well.”

The Piano Man expects to be back on stage on June 3 for a performance in Twickenham, England.