How Elton John Became Global Icon Despite Dark Past With Addiction

Suicide Attempt

With his family sitting around his pool, Elton proceeded to ingest 85 Valium pills before throwing himself into his pool. Once saved from the water, his stomach was pumped to removed the pills that he had previously taken. Two days after this incident, Elton performed in what many consider to be one of his best performances ever.

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