Elton John Marks 36 Years of Sobriety on Instagram

Music icon Elton John has publicly marked 36 years of sobriety, sharing a message of gratitude on social media as he reflected on a recovery journey that he has described as lifesaving. The 79-year-old singer posted a photograph of himself on Instagram, smiling and holding a glass of his non-alcoholic sparkling wine, Elton John Zero Blanc de Blancs, with the caption: "36 years sober today. Raising a 0 glass to life. Grateful for every single day." He also shared the post to his Instagram Story, soundtracked by his 1983 hit "I'm Still Standing."

John, who entered treatment in July 1990, has been open about his past struggles with alcohol and drug addiction during the peak of his fame in the 1970s and 1980s. He has previously stated that without seeking help, he believes he would be dead. On the 30th anniversary of his sobriety, he wrote that the decision to ask for help was the most significant step he ever took.

The recent post drew supportive responses from numerous celebrity friends, including Alan Carr, journalist Susannah Constantine, and footballer Jack Grealish. Notably, Brooklyn Beckham, John's godson, liked the post, while Beckham's wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, commented...