Elton John Reflects on Mortality and Family in New Interview

Elton John, 78, has opened up about his emotional reflections on mortality and his family. In a recent interview on the Smartless podcast, John revealed that he often finds himself emotional about aging and the limited time he has left with his husband, David Furnish, and their two sons, Zachary and Elijah. He shared a poignant moment during the recording of his new album, *Who Believes In Angels?*, specifically while working on the song "When This Old World Is Done With Me," which deals with themes of death. John confessed to breaking down in tears for 45 minutes while recording the song, a moment captured in his documentary, *Elton John: Never Too Late*. He expressed his desire to see his sons grow up, get married, and have children, acknowledging the uncertainty of his future.