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Elton John joins the EGOT ranks as Dodger Stadium farewell special wins Emmy

LOS ANGELES — Elton John just completed his EGOT! “Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium” scored the Emmy for variety special (live) Monday night at the 75th Emmy Awards, making the acclaimed hitmaker an EGOT (that is, an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner). The “Rocket Man” singer is the 19th artist to nab all four major awards. At 76, he’s the second oldest, behind John Gielgud, who ...
Elton John performs at Mercedes Benz Stadium on Sept. 22, 2022, in Atlanta.

LOS ANGELES — Elton John just completed his EGOT!

“Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium” scored the Emmy for variety special (live) Monday night at the 75th Emmy Awards, making the acclaimed hitmaker an EGOT (that is, an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar

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