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How Elton John Turned His Kneecaps Into Jewelry After Surgery

Elton John transformed his kneecaps into gold-plated jewelry including a necklace and brooch, featured in a documentary exploring his personal life and artistry.

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Elton John wanted to hold his kneecaps closer after surgery. One year after stepping out with a necklace featuring his right knee, the "Rocket Man" singer revealed why he had his kneecaps turned...

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Elton John (78) made a surprising revelation in a new documentary: he wears his former kneecaps as jewellery. The 78-year-old musician, who has been suffering from severe knee problems for years, was able to remove both kneecaps surgically – and turned the unusual remnants into a necklace. "When I first got the left and then the right kneecap removed, I asked my surgeon if I could keep them. He was quite surprised at this request," Elton told in…

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