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Why legendary singer Elton John was given 24 hours to live

Elton John had a secret cancer battle [Photo: PA]

Elton John has revealed his secret battle with prostate cancer and a life-threatening disease that left doctors fearing he had just 24 hours left to live.

The 72-year-old legendary singer has opened up about his health battles in a new autobiography, Me: Elton John Official, which is being serialised in the Daily Mail.

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