Elton John won an Emmy on Monday night, thus earning so-called EGOT status. The singer now has Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards in his trophy case. Only eighteen people preceded him.
John won an Emmy for the Disney+ special Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium. The 76-year-old singer was not present at the concert, which was held in Los Angeles, due to a knee injury, but she was happy.
“I am extremely honored to join the incredibly talented group of EGOT winners tonight,” the British singer said in a statement. “The journey to this moment has been filled with passion, dedication and constant support from my fans around the world. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my career, I am so grateful.”
John has already won two Oscars thanks to his music for films Rocket man in the king lion. He won a Tony Award for it Aida He has six Grammy Awards.
Previously, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice, John Legend, Viola Davis, and Audrey Hepburn have achieved EGOT status.
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