Elton John gutted by failed adoption

Reuters

STILL UPSET: Elton John is devastated at being denied permission to adopt a Ukrainian boy.

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Elton John's partner says the musician is devastated at being denied permission to adopt a Ukrainian boy, but plans to support the child regardless.

The 62-year-old pop star met 14-month-old Lev at a home for HIV-positive children in September. But he has been refused permission to adopt the boy because he is considered unmarried and too old.

John's partner David Furnish said on Tuesday the couple were "massively gutted" by the rejection.

John and Furnish wed in 2005 in a civil union in Britain. Ukrainian authorities do not recognise gay unions as marriage.

Furnish said the couple would campaign for a change in Ukrainian law.

- AP