David Furnish has wished his husband Sir Elton John a happy 70th birthday, calling their relationship “the greatest gift of all”.
The Rocket Man singer is celebrating his milestone birthday today and David shared his heartfelt tribute on Instagram with a photo of them together.
He wrote: “Happy 70th Birthday Elton!! Husband. Partner. Soulmate. Friend. Sharing my life with you is the greatest gift of all. Thank-you for all the love, humanity, joy and happiness you bring to our world. I love you forever. @eltonjohn #HappyBirthdayElton”
Some of Sir Elton’s showbusiness friends also offered their best wishes.
Barry Manilow posted a throwback photo of himself and Sir Elton in their younger days with the caption: “Happy Birthday to @eltonjohn #HappyBirthdayElton”
Chat show host Ellen DeGeneres tweeted the star.
Sir Elton will mark his 70th and his 50-year writing partnership with Bernie Taupin at a star-studded charity gala hosted by Rob Lowe in Los Angeles.
The event will raise funds for the Elton John Aids Foundation and Los Angeles-based art and culture centre the Hammer Museum.
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