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- Elton John's Sobriety Birthday Sparks Touching Message from Tennis Legend</p>
<p>Geca FloresJuly 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM</p>
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<p>Elton John's Sobriety Birthday Sparks Touching Message from Tennis Legend originally appeared on Parade.</p>
<p>Elton John celebrated a touching personal milestone as he marked his 35 years of sobriety.</p>
<p>The music icon turned to social media to express his gratitude and reflect on the powerful turning point in his life.</p>
<p>In an Instagram post, he shared the meaningful gifts he received from his family, which included letters from his longtime partner, David Furnish and their sons Zachary and Elijah.</p>
<p>The messages contain sweet words saying how proud they are of his continued journey to sobriety.</p>
<p>"Grateful for all the love on my sobriety birthday," he wrote.</p>
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<p>Besides his family, followers, friends and fans flooded the comment section with words of support and admiration.</p>
<p>"Sir Elton, I am so proud of you and how strong you are. God is with you and he is proud of you as I am," a commenter said.</p>
<p>"Wow. That is a milestone. Congratulations. You are rocking it," a second user wrote</p>
<p>"Well done, Sir Elton !!! It's not an easy path. I am very proud of you and very grateful too for having enjoyed your music during all my adolescence," a fan added.</p>
<p>Joining the chorus of support is tennis legend Billie Jean King, who dropped a touching five-word comment, showing just how proud she is of his amazing accomplishment.</p>
<p>"So proud of you, always," she wrote.</p>
<p>The retired tennis player and John's friendship dates back to the '70s, after they met at the Troubadour in West Hollywood.</p>
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<p>The 81-year-old former Grand Slam winner previously revealed how close and inseparable they are.</p>
<p>"We couldn't stop talking," she told US Weekly, adding, "Lily Tomlin said we were separated at birth."</p>
<p>Moreover, King also spoke about how their differences made them click in a unique way.</p>
<p>"We were both chubby and couldn't see well. I wanted to play the piano and he wanted to be an athlete."</p>
<p>The 39-time Grand Slam champion's heartfelt tribute highlighted not just their genuine friendship but also her deep respect and admiration for the award-winning singer as he continues to inspire across generations and industries.</p>
<p>Related: Elton John, 78, Drops New Photo With Husband—'Beautiful Couple'</p>
<p>Elton John's Sobriety Birthday Sparks Touching Message from Tennis Legend first appeared on Parade on Jul 30, 2025</p>
<p>This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 30, 2025, where it first appeared.</p>
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