Elton John's Ex Committed Suicide

Sir Elton John was inspired to take new play Next Fall to the Broadway stage, because the storyline reminded him of a former lover who killed himself.

John and his partner David Furnish both produce the show, about a gay couple whose relationship is changed by a tragic accident.

The story struck a chord with the Rocket Man, who admits he's still affected by the death of the un-named ex-boyfriend.

John tells New York Post columnist Cindy Adams, "Years back I had a relationship, and I had absolutely no idea in the world he was going to do this... he threw himself under a truck. There was so much grief."

Next Fall opened in New York on Thursday.