'He didn't hesitate': Elton John responds to former fiancee's plea for money

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Sir Elton John has offered financial assistance to his former fiancee. Elton, 73, broke off his engagement to Linda Hannon, 76, over 50 years ago but when she recently asked him for help because she couldn't afford to take five weeks off work to recuperate from essential knee replacement surgery, Elton quickly agreed.

A source told The Daily Mirror newspaper: "When Elton heard about Linda's plight, he didn't hesitate for a second to help out. "He remembers how good she was 50 years ago, when he and Bernie Taupin needed the support, and is really pleased to be able to help her in her hour of need." Linda revealed that she paid for food, rent and bills when Elton - whose real name is Reg Dwight - and his songwriting partner Bernie were just.