Numerous stars took to social media to pay tribute to Mac Miller, who passed away on Friday at age 26 of a suspected overdose.
Elton John took things a step further on Saturday night during the first concert in his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, which kicked off in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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“I would like to dedicate this song to Mac Miller,” the 71-year-old rock icon told the crowd.
“Unbelievably, 26 years of age, and passed away yesterday,” he continued. “It’s inconceivable that someone so young, and with so much talent, could do that. And I just would like to pass all of our love and best wishes to his loved ones, his family, his friends. And, Mac, wherever you are, I hope you’re happy now.”
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With that, Sir Elton began tinkling the ivories, playing the familiar opening chords to his bittersweet classic, “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me”. Watch:
Elton John dedicates Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me to Mac Miller: “Mac, wherever you are, I hope you’re happy now”
pic.twitter.com/oJHNfVFqdz — Maeve McDermott (@maeve_mcdermott) September 9, 2018
Sir Elton has promised to retire from touring after completing his sprawling Goodbye Yellow Brick Road tour, which is scheduled to continue through to September 2019.
