‘So much love': Aussie music icon's joyous family news
Born on June 18 in Melbourne's St Vincent's Private Hospital, the youngest member of the famous family was named Jett John Farnham, in what appears to be a tribute to the singer.
Parents James and his partner Dr Tessa Effendi were delighted to welcome their son into the world, who arrived prematurely weighing 3.17kg. New parents James Farnham and Dr Tessa Effendi. Credit: James Farnham/IG / IG
'We thought we were excited to meet him—but turns out he was even more excited to meet us, arriving a little ahead of schedule,' the young couple said in a statement.
'Jett is our whole world in one tiny, noisy, perfect package. We're smitten, we're sleep-deprived, and we wouldn't have it any other way.'
First-time grandparents John and Jill Farnham were elated by the arrival of baby Jett.
'We are over the moon about the arrival of this perfectly beautiful little boy. He's already filled our hearts with so much love and we're so proud and happy for James and Tessa. Welcome to the world, Jett!' the couple said.
Keeping an irreverent presence on social media, young parents James and Tessa revealed how they met as they shared footage from a recent Fijian holiday.
'POV: You kissed the funny guy dancing like a worm at the club when you were 17 and now you're having his baby,' the post was captioned. The Farnham family have welcomed baby Jett John Farnham. Credit: James Farnham
In early January, the couple publicly announced they were expecting their first child with the words 'coming 2025' written on an elaborate cake. James proceeded to press a lit match over the top of the cake to reveal they would be welcoming a 'BOY'.
The joyous news comes after grandparents John and Jill celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary earlier this year.
It also follows the 76-year-old singer's recent health scare, diagnosed with oral cancer in 2022 that required life-changing surgery to remove a tumour.
The family is yet to share images of baby Jett.
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