Ukrainian toddler steals would-be dad Elton John's heart

Elton John wants to adopt a Ukrainian toddler who "stole his heart".

Sun, 13 Sep, 2009 - 12:45

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.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Place: Ukraine Person: Elton John Person: David Furnish Person: Lev Person: David Person: Olga Rudneva Person: John Person: Elton Person: Guy Babylon Person: Furnish

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