Elton John's heartbreak over not getting to see his children grow up 'and get married'

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Sir Elton John has opened up about his fears of not being able to witness significant milestones in his sons' lives.The 77 year old music icon, who has been married to David Furnish since 2014 and is a father to Zachary, 13, and Elijah, 11, has been reflecting on his life since retiring from live performances last year.The Rocket Man singer was at the Toronto International Film Festival over the weekend, for the world premiere of Elton John: Never Too Late - a documentary film about his life co-directed by The September Issue filmmaker R.

J.Cutler and his husband David, 61.The film traces the Circle Of Life singer's journey to chart superstardom and also shines a light on his personal and family life.

Scenes from the film reveal that Elton has been contemplating the end of his life - and how his absence will impact his sons during crucial moments.

He confesses that he wishes he could live forever, but understands that this is 'wishful thinking'. People magazine quoted scenes from the film showing the singer saying: "They think about my mortality.They worry about my mortality.