Published 19:43 IST, October 6th 2019

Richard Gere's tussle with Stallone over Diana explained by Elton John

Elton John has recently opened up about his life in his forthcoming memoir 'Me' where he speaks about the tussle between Richard Gere and Stallone over Diana.

Reported by: Ankita Chakraborty
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Elton John recently opened up about his life in his new memoir promptly titled 'Me'. John speaking about an incident that happened in past, stated that Richard Gere and Sylvester Stallone almost had a tussle over Princess Diana. John recalled of a party which was held for Jeffrey Katzenberg, former chairperson of Walt Disney Studios. According to biography which has been excerpted by international media, Elton John stated that Richard Gere and Princess apparently got comfortable during course of party which enrd Stallone. Stallone stormed off in anger after he witnessed duo engaging in conversations throughout garing.

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Elton John speaks of trio

John speaking about trio, declared, Richard Gere had just broken up with Cindy Crawford and that Diana was also separated from Prince Charles at time. Hence, duo coming toger was an opportune moment as both of m were starting off fresh. He furr added that both of m seemed to hit it off from moment y met. 

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'Straight away, Richard Gere and Diana seemed very taken with each or.' John stated in his memoir. 

“As rest of us chatted, I couldn’t help tice a strange atmosphere in room. Judging by kind of looks he kept shooting m, Diana and Richard Gere’s newly blossoming friendship was t going down well with Sylvester Stallone at all.” he added.

Elton John furr speaking about tussle, added that when everyone sat down for dinner, Stallone took Gere for a word outside. According to him, both of m seemed agitated in corridor, apparently looking to settle down score in regards to Diana. He opined maybe Stallone was present at party with only intention of picking Princess up. However, on seeing his plans being ruined by Gere, he could t contain anger. Stallone apparently left party in a hurry, after altercation. 

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“It transpired that David discovered Sylvester Stallone and Richard Gere in corridor, squaring up to each or, apparently about to settle ir differences over Diana by having a fistfight,” John wrote in memoir.

“I never would have come,’ he snapped, if I’d kwn Prince f***in’ Charming was gonna be here," he added.

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(With ANI inputs)

17:29 IST, October 6th 2019