John Farnham, an Australian singer, was recently diagnosed with cancer and is now in the hospital. His family announced the news on Tuesday, August 23. According to The Guardian, a statement from Farnham’s family members announced that he will need surgery. The message also featured remarks from John Farnham, who claimed that cancer diagnoses happen every day and that many others have gone through the same experience as him. He continued:
“I know one thing for certain: we have the greatest specialized healthcare personnel in Victoria, and we should all be thankful for that.” I’m sure I am.”
For the time being, the family has sought seclusion and has refused to divulge anything about the kind of illness Farnham was diagnosed with. His cancer diagnosis comes two years after his health crisis in 2019.
Music legend John Farnham has revealed he’s been diagnosed with cancer and has this morning been admitted to hospital for surgery and treatment. pic.twitter.com/NChs45cGYv
— Monique Hore (@moniquehore) August 22, 2022
John Farnham’s medical history
For quite some time, the 74-year-old performer has been dealing with a variety of health difficulties. Farnham had to postpone an Australian tour in 2019 due to a “severe” renal ailment that placed him in the hospital. The illness happened after surgery, although the specifics of the procedure are unclear. Following the health concern, the singer stopped smoking and drinking alcohol.
In an interview with The Telegraph at the time, he said he had been disregarding his wife’s demands to visit a doctor and saw the illness as a “wake-up call” to take better care of himself. Apart from that, Farnham has tinnitus and hearing loss as a result of his lengthy experience of playing at loud concerts. Because of his disability, he must wear hearing aids.
Who exactly is John Farnham? Investigating his musical career
Before becoming famous as a member of the Little River Band, where he was the main vocalist from 1982 to 1985, John Farnham had a successful solo career. You’re the Voice, Farnham’s most renowned song, was released in 1986 and topped the Australian singles charts. His album, Whispering Jack, also topped the charts for 25 weeks in a row and is now the second-best-selling record in Australian history.
Between 1967 and 2002, John was the first Australian musician to have five consecutive number-one singles, including Sadie, Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head, Age of Reason, Chain Reaction, Then Again, and The Last Time. He has also toured with The Seekers, Stevie Nicks, and Lionel Richie, and has worked on other records with others. In 1986, he was named Australian of the Year, and in 1996, he was made an Officer of the Order of Australia. Aside from that, he has received 19 ARIA Awards.
Farnham has also appeared in musicals such as Charlie Girl, Pippin, and Jesus Christ Superstar. He has also appeared in Bobby Dazzler, The Don Lane Show, Hey Hey It’s Saturday, and other TV shows and specials.
