John Farnham now requires 24-hour nursing care at home
The 77-year-old music legend will not attend his honour concert on Sunday. He now needs 24-hour care and oxygen support.
John Farnham's family revealed late Saturday that his health has got much worse over recent months. The Australian music icon's hits include You're The Voice.
John Farnham now needs oxygen support all the time. John Farnham uses a wheelchair for mobility.
John Farnham is receiving 24-hour nursing care at home. A star-studded tribute concert in his honour is going ahead at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday night.
Performers include Keith Urban, Tina Arena, Jimmy Barnes and Celine Dion. Farnham will not attend.
He was diagnosed with mouth cancer in August 2022 and underwent major surgery. He was declared cancer free in 2023 and has since retired from the public eye.
- 77
- Age
- August 2022
- Cancer diagnosis
- Declared free in 2023
- Cancer status
- Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne
- Venue
Why it mattersA beloved Australian music legend's serious health problems explain why fans won't see him at the tribute. It honours his four-decade career.
AustraliaAustralians who grew up with Farnham's songs now understand why their musical hero has stepped back from public life, and the concert will proceed without him.
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