Elton John's mother Sheila Farebrother dies at 90

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London: Singer Elton John has announced that his mother Sheila Farebrother has passed away at the age of 90 -- months after they healed their long-lasting rift.

John, 70, who had not spoken to Farebrother for around nine years until May this year, shared the sad news with fans on Instagram on Monday by sharing a photograph of them together, reports dailymail.co.uk.

"So sad to say that my mother passed away this morning. I only saw her last Monday and I am in shock. Travel safe Mum. Thank you for everything. I will miss you so much. Love, Elton," he wrote.

So sad to say that my mother passed away this morning. I only saw her last Monday and I am in shock. Travel safe Mum. Thank you for everything. I will miss you so much.

Love, Elton pic.twitter.com/dQKXRbpGRy

— Elton John (@eltonofficial) December 4, 2017

In May, John shared a throwback photograph on Twitter to celebrate reconnecting with Farebrother on the US Mother's Day. 

Dear Mum, Happy Mother's Day! So happy we are back in touch. Love, Elton xo

A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn) on May 14, 2017 at 8:11am PDT

"So happy we are back in touch. Love, Elton," he wrote back then.