Elton John set to announce retirement — reports

Piano maestro Elton John is set to announce his retirement after some 50 years of touring, British media is reporting.

John, 70, is set to soon end his six-year residency in Las Vegas.

British singer and musician Sir Elton John performs at the Yarkon park in Tel Aviv on May 26, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / Gil Cohen-Magen)

He is slated to make an official announcement regarding his future plans in the next hour.

John, a megastar known for his large catalog of hits and flamboyant outfits, has battled health problems in recent years.

His last show in Israel was in 2016.

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