Elton John: My heartache over adoption

Elton John: My heartache over adoption 18/04/2010 Elton John has told of his heartbreak at not being able to adopt two children - but says he still hopes to be a father. In September Elton, 62, and partner David Furnish wanted to two young brothers they met on a Ukrainian orphanage tour. But a government minister said they would be denied because Elton is not "tradition-ally married" and too old. Appearing on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Sir Elton said: "There were too many laws that said we couldn't do it in the Ukraine and it broke our hearts because we fell in love with these kids. "Life is all about learning, trying to change what you are. I think a child would possibly be the icing on the cake but, so far, no."

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