John Farnham’s wife Jill gives shocking health update on the singer and whether the iconic showman will ever sing again following his brutal mouth cancer battle
As a longtime fan of John Farnham, it’s heart-wrenching to hear about his health struggles and the uncertainty surrounding his singing career. The man who gave us timeless hits like “You’re The Voice” and “A Touch of Paradise” has been an integral part of my musical journey for decades.
John Farnham’s spouse, Jill, has shared a heartfelt health report about the renowned Australian musician. She explained that he recently went through a 12-hour oral procedure aimed at battling cancer.
In more casual terms, the usually secretive companion of the 75-year-old entertainer wrote two sections in his autobiography titled “The Voice Inside,” openly discussing their challenging experience with cancer.
Jill, who’s been with Farnham for over half a century, clarified the details about the procedures done on the chart-topping artist’s face and addressed the question of his future singing career.
‘I don’t know if John will sing again. It just depends,’ she confessed in the book.
‘Because of the radiation, that whole side of his face is rock hard. The flesh, the muscle, the tendons, none of it is supple.’
Jill continued by explaining that surgeons are figuring out a way to untangle everything, mentioning that Farnham is disheartened because he might not perform on stage once more.
She then added: ‘And, just for the record, they didn’t take his jaw.’
Jill told us that medical professionals extracted samples from Farnham’s jawbone for a cancer test, but fortunately, they found out later that no cancer was present in the bone.
Despite some minor impact from the radiation, the music maker retains his strong chin.
As a lifestyle expert, I’ve been closely following the news about the legendary Australian singer and his courageous fight against mouth cancer. I find myself pondering the question that has been on many fans’ minds: Could we see him grace the stage once more? This is a topic I delve into with genuine curiosity and admiration for his resilience.
2022 saw the artist who is famous for “You’re The Voice” endure an extended surgical procedure to excise a malignant growth from his mouth, which included a 12-hour long operation.
On a recent episode of The Project, Farnham’s manager Gaynor Wheatley and documentary maker Poppy Stockell joined Waleed Aly for a discussion about the singer’s new memoir, The Voice Inside. They posed the question that everyone has been wondering: Will he perform in public again?
‘He’s a singer,’ replied Wheatley.
When he returned to the recording studio for his audiobook, he expressed his eagerness by saying something along the lines of, “I can’t wait, I long to return.
‘Whether he’ll perform again, I don’t know. But I’d certainly want to get him back in the studio.’
Nevertheless, an extract from his latest book suggests that Farnham expressed some doubts about regaining his singing capabilities.
In a piece published in the Sydney Morning Herald, Farnham explained that due to changes in his facial structure from surgery, he’s unable to open his mouth wide enough for a strand of spaghetti; attempting to sing is out of the question for him.
As a devoted enthusiast, I’m having trouble translating my intended sounds through movements, it’s the vibrations and my voice that should be producing them. This predicament is quite unsettling, and attempting to do so only adds to the discomfort.
Despite currently not being able to hit his signature notes, he remains optimistic that he’ll be able to sing again in the future.
He expressed that receiving a gift allowed him an opportunity to influence others in a unique manner, which was particularly meaningful for him. He wishes to carry on with this endeavor, yet he’s cautious and doesn’t place excessive expectations upon it; time will tell what happens next.
In addition, Farnham expressed his conviction that the tumor was caused by his prolonged smoking practice, a habit he ultimately overcame.
He explained, “Cancer is indiscriminate, yet upon hearing the diagnosis, I found myself questioning if it was somehow my own doing. I’ve been a heavy smoker throughout my life.
He confided that he began secretly smoking when he was fourteen, as his parents didn’t approve of it and had once discovered him doing so.
I’ve been absolutely thrilled to get my hands on Farnham’s memoir, penned alongside Poppy Stockell. It’s a captivating tale straight from the horse’s mouth, filled with Farnham’s unique humor that never fails to tickle my fancy.
The newly-released book traces Farnham’s journey from his formative years in Melbourne during the 1960s, through his rise to stardom, up to his 1986 comeback album titled “Whispering Jack.
For the first time since his surgery earlier this month, his voice could be heard in a segment of Farnham recounting his forthcoming autobiography.
Hachette Australia recently shared an excerpt from the book where character Farnham seems to have a slightly rougher voice compared to his previous state, following his extensive 12-hour operation.
‘I don’t enjoy talking about myself, I really don’t,’ he said in the teaser.
Allow me to clarify, despite my tendency towards self-centeredness, delving into the past has never been a pleasure that I’ve embraced.
I’ll do my best to disclose a lot of information, yet it might be challenging since I’m not accustomed to being so open. There may be some factors behind this hesitancy.
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2024-10-31 16:09