The star has been receiving well wishes from fans including Designer Donatella Versace who said, "Sending you so much love Elton! Feel better soon. Love you."
Tennis legend Billie Jean King said, "Sending our love and support your way. Feel better soon, friend."
The Rocket Man singer has sold more than 300 million records and played the last UK show of his farewell tour to an estimated 120,000 people at Glastonbury last year.
Hollywood will dole out the annual Emmy Awards, the highest honours in television, on Sunday at a red-carpet ceremony where historical drama "Shogun" and restaurant tale "The Bear" are poised to dominate the night.
Sierra Leonean ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince, who starred in the TV show Dancing with the Stars and Beyonce's music video album Lemonade, died on Friday at the age of 29, her family said.
Scottish actor Ewan McGregor has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in celebration of his work, particularly for his dedication to the character Obi-Wan Kenobi over the past 25 years.