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Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
John Farnham's youngest son James reveals his secret health battle after his famous father's cancer scare
John Farnham 's youngest son James has revealed his secret health battle after undergoing three surgeries in one year. In a lengthy Instagram post on Wednesday, the 36-year-old revealed he's finally 'loving life' after having multiple surgeries to reverse his colostomy - a procedure that reroutes the colon (part of the large intestine) to an opening in the abdominal wall. He posted a series of graphic photos taken from the hospital and wrote: 'Wow, what a difference a year makes. 'Exactly 12 months ago today, I was going in for my third surgery, hoping to finally reverse my colostomy/ileostomy. It worked. 'I stayed quiet about it all year because, to be honest, I was scared it would go wrong again. It always seemed to. But this time, I healed properly and there were no complications.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. James said he's rebuilt himself 'physically, mentally and emotionally' since his procedure and has returned to the gym. 'I even got to work with one of my favourite music artists from my teenage years. And most importantly… I became a dad. My biggest dream,' he continued. 'Two years ago, I couldn't imagine feeling this way. I was angry, lost, didn't want to go anywhere or see anyone. Life felt like a dead end. 'Today, I can finally say, I love my life. I'm genuinely happy. If you're struggling, just hang in there. 'Check in on your mates. Be kind to yourself. Life's weird and unpredictable, but it can surprise you in the best ways.' James' health battle comes after his father John was recovering from his own surgery to treat his oral cancer and remove a mouth tumour. Last August, John revealed he was cancer-free 12 months after having mouth surgery. In his first personal statement since the procedure, the music superstar said he was finally in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family and felt like 'the luckiest man I know'. 'It's been a year since my first surgery and to be honest I've lost count as to how many other procedures there's been since then,' he said. 'I'm sure someone's kept track of them all - let's just say, there's been a few.' 'But, I'm home now and I'm a very grateful and happy man. I'm sitting here in my living room lapping up the attention from my beautiful wife, Jill, my boys Rob and James and my mini Schnauzer, Edmund.' The You're The Voice singer thanked his fans for the well-wishes and support and said he was looking forward to his first celebratory meal - a pizza. 'It's only now that I can start to appreciate and comprehend, for myself, how many messages of love and support have been sent to me over the past year,' he added. 'I don't know what to say, other than thank you so very much. 'It honestly means the world to me. Thank you to everyone who took the time to write and send a message.' 'Today is a special day. And I'm going to mark it by having a pizza - because I can! I can't wait to see what might be next on the menu. Bring on 2024.'
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
John Farnham's son James welcomes first child with Dr Tessa Effendi - and reveals a sweet nod to his famous dad in the baby's name
James Farnham and his partner Dr Tessa Effendi have welcomed their first child: a healthy baby boy. The son of Aussie singer John Farnham revealed in a statement shared to Instagram on Tuesday that his bundle of joy arrived earlier than expected on June 18 at St Vincent's Private Hospital in Melbourne. '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,' they wrote. Jett John Farnham - whose middle name is a touching tribute to James' dad - weighed in at 3.176kg, with new parents James and Tessa revealing that they are both 'smitten' and 'sleep-deprived' - and wouldn't change it for the world. 'Jett is our whole world in one tiny, noisy, perfect package. We're smitten, sleep-deprived, and we wouldn't have it any other way.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. First-time grandparents Jill and John Farnham also gushed about the latest addition to the family, while expressing their pride and joy for James and Tessa. 'We are over the moon about the arrival of this perfectly beautiful little boy,' they penned. '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!' In January, James announced that he and his partner were expecting a baby boy. A clip, posted to Instagram, showed James setting alight a beautifully decorated cake inscribed with the words 'coming 2025'. After he lit the inscription, it peeled away to reveal the word 'Boy', confirming they are having a son. He also shared a photo of his partner's ultrasound photo, which showed their unborn baby's hand. James captioned the clip with some heartfelt words: 'Coming 2025! Tessa, I love you so much!' Many of James' celebrity friends quickly took to the comments section to congratulate the happy couple on the amazing news. 'Congratulations guys. Great news to kick off the year,' wrote Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac's fiancée Rebecca James. 'Ahhhhhhh this is the best ever! So happy for you guys,' added Neighbours star Bonnie Anderson. James has been in a relationship with Tessa, who is a registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, for several years and they previously attended the premiere of the John Farnham: Finding the Voice documentary together in Melbourne in 2023. This will be the first grandchild for the legendary You're the Voice singer, whose elder son Robert married his long-term girlfriend Melissa Kelly in 2024.
News.com.au
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Iconic Australian musician John Farnham becomes a first-time grandfather
Australian music legend John Farnham has welcomed his first grandchild, becoming a grandparent after a recent battle with cancer. Farnham's son, James Farnham and his partner his partner Dr Tessa Effendi announced the arrival of their first child on Tuesday evening. The baby was named Jett John Farnham and arrived ahead of his expected due date. Farnham has become a first-time grandparent and said in a joint statement with his wife Jill: '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 baby boy was born on Wednesday June 18th at 5:26om at St Vincent's Private Hospital in Melbourne, weighing 3.176 Kgs. The new parents said their newborn son is their 'whole world in one tiny, noisy, perfect package'. 'We're smitten, we're sleep-deprived, and we wouldn't have it any other way.' Farnham recently underwent jaw reconstruction surgery, which lasted 12 hours and required 26 doctors, after he was diagnosed with oral cancer in 2022. The singer went through months of recovery following the intense operation. Farnham has since been declared cancer free after the weeks of radiation therapy. The singer is best known for his iconic Australia hit 'You're the Voice', which peaked at number 1 on the charts upon release and has been a mainstay on Australian radio.
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
John Farnham's son Rob pays moving tribute to his father on his 76th birthday following cancer scare
John Farnham 's son Robert has shared a sweet tribute to the Aussie music icon to mark his 76th birthday on Tuesday. The actor, 45, posted a photo to Instagram of his iconic father alongside a sweet message. 'Massive happy birthday to my dad. You're my idol and my hero. Love you heaps,' he wrote. John recently underwent jaw reconstruction surgery, which lasted 12 hours and required 26 doctors, after he was diagnosed with oral cancer in 2022. After a long recovery out of the spotlight, the hitmaker is back to enjoying life with his loved ones. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. John's son James revealed in February that his famous father was recovering well after having a cancerous growth removed from his mouth in 2022. 'He's doing great,' James said on Sunrise at the time. 'He's walking around, kicking goals, and annoying mum as normal.' 'As long as he's annoying someone, you know he's on the mend,' host Natalie Barr said. John spent long months in recovery during a harrowing cancer battle. He discovered he had the cancerous growth in his mouth after his wife Jill insisted he get a persistent mouth ulcer checked out. Having found a malignant tumour, the resulting operation saw parts of his mouth and jaw removed, and lasted nearly 12 hours. John then underwent eight gruelling weeks of radiation and, 12 months later, was declared cancer-free. In his memoir The Voice Inside, John detailed his cancer ordeal and how it robbed him of his life's passion. 'My facial disfigurement from the surgery means I can't open my mouth wide enough for a strip of spaghetti, let alone to sing,' he wrote. 'I can't get the movement to make the sounds I want to make, that's where the vibrations and my voice come from. It's a very disconcerting thing. And trying hurts.' While he has temporarily been robbed of what was regarded as one of the great voices of popular music, he still has hopes that one day he will perform again. 'I was given a gift and to be able to get out there and affect people in some way was special, I would like to continue doing that,' he shared. John also said he believes the tumour came about as a result of his long-term smoking habit, which he eventually managed to kick. 'Cancer doesn't discriminate, but as soon as I was told the results, I couldn't help thinking it was my own fault, I smoked very heavily all my life,' he said. He said he started smoking at the age of 14 and would do so in secret after his disapproving parents once caught him.
