Elton: Miracle I never contracted HIV

Elton John believes he would be dead if it wasn't for his late friend who died of AIDS aged 18.

The 65-year-old singer - who has battled drink and drugs addiction - admits he was a "huge cocaine addict" during his friend Ryan White's plight and up to his death in 1990, but the teenager played a big part in inspiring the 'Rocket Man' hitmaker to take stock of his life and conquer his addictions.