Elton John wants to adopt a Ukrainian toddler who “stole his heart”.
The veteran pop star and his husband David Furnish “would love” to adopt 14-month-old Lev after spending time with him at an orphanage for babies with HIV or who have parents with the disease.
“David and I have always talked about adoption. David always wanted to adopt a child and I always said ‘no’ because I’m 62, and I think because of the traveling I do and the life I have, maybe it wouldn’t be fair for the child. But seeing Lev today, I would love to adopt him.
“I don’t know how we do that, but he has stolen my heart. And he has stolen David’s heart and it would be wonderful if we can have a home.
“I’ve ch
anged my mind today. He’s such a scrumptious thing, bless his heart.”
According to orphanage worker Olga Rudneva, Elton said he didn’t mind if Lev was HIV positive or not.
The tot’s mother reportedly lives near the children’s home but has not visited her son since she gave him to the center.
Elton was in Ukraine to promote and work with his Aids charity when he performed his hit single ‘Circle of Life’ to the 80 children who live at the center.
During his visit, Elton said his adoption idea was inspired by the death of his keyboard player and close friend Guy Babylon, 52, who died earlier this month from a suspected heart attack.
“It broke my heart because he was such a genius and so young and has two wonderful children. What better opportunity to replace someone I lost than to replace him with someone I can give a future to?”
However, Elton and David might come into difficulty if they go ahead with their adoption plans because in Ukraine, there must not be more than 45-years age difference between a child and its adoptive parents.
Perhaps being a celebrity will give Elton some pull?
I think Elton and his partner would offer the baby a wonderful life.
that baby deserves some love and it would be awesome if they can adopt him.
Wooooooooow, great!!!!!!!
Tja, Brangelina only like perfect Kids!!!
he wants to contribute his share on the gigantic AIDS-PROBLEM, folks!!
WTH??? Adoption = AIDS in your mind?
I agree with his previous opinion : he is to old. When the baby will be 20, he will be in his eighties.
Orphange or 62 year old talented millionaire who will love me as their own that will be 80 when I’m 20? Hmmm, I think I’d take the latter.
I love Elton John!!!! He’s amazing!!!!!
“in Ukraine, there must not be more than 45-years age difference between a child and its adoptive parents.” Then it’s just not possible, is it?
I meant orphanage. Sorry, typo.
I agree the kid will have a great life I think it is a win win situation
I agree the kid will have a great life I think it is a win win situation
Agree completely but he better get cracking. He’s not getting any younger.
I hope they can adopt this baby and offer him with a better life. I’m sure David & Elton will have nothing but love for him. It makes me so happy when i see all kinds of people doing the right thing for the less fortunate
Let Elton and his YOUNGER partner adopt a child or let the child die in an orphanage for AIDS babies. Um lets see what the LOGICAL and MORAL decision would be. GIVE THE GUY THE KID. Who cares how old he is, I dont see anyone lining up to adopt HIV positive children. Geez you all need to get out more and see whats REALLY going on.
Who cares how old Elton and David are?? If they could give that child 10/20 years of LOVE, it would be none in an orphanage.
let them adopt they will love him and take care of him what else is there to think of they dont even care if he has hiv or not now thats love there isnt many people out there who will take a child with hiv he could be in care for ages i think they will make great parents