With an estimated £240m , Sir Elton is one of the richest singers of all time . The singer has been a huge supporter of charities and causes throughout his career including helping to found the Elton John AIDS Foundation in 1985 which he continues to support today with donations totalling more than £1@@ 5,000 miles away , his mother celebrated her birthday at low-key restaurant . She 's not thought to have spoken to her son for seven years after family rift .
With an estimated £240m , Sir Elton is one of the richest singers of all time . The pop star is now on a US tour , earning a reported £340,000 per show . 5,000 miles away , his mother celebrated her birthday at low-key restaurant . She 's not thought to have spoken to her son for seven years after family rift .