Australian singer shares heart-wrenching loss: 'I am absolutely devastated'

In a world where celebrities often seem larger than life, moments like these remind us that they face the same heartaches and trials we all do.

A singer who had serenaded millions with his hits shared a deeply personal update with his fans.


Australian singer Darren Hayes took to social media to mourn the loss of his mother, Judy.

Months ago, Hayes dedicated his new memoir, Unlovable, to his mum, who had been his guiding light throughout his life.

The grief-stricken singer wrote a tribute to his late mum, which resonated with fans and colleagues who have experienced the same pain.


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Darren Hayes posted a photo of his mum on social media as a tribute. Image Credit: Instagram/Darren Hayes


'I am heartbroken to announce that my beautiful, extraordinary, magnificent, wondrous Mother, Judy, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on 17 January 2025, in Brisbane,' Hayes wrote.

'I am absolutely devastated, as are her siblings, her grandchildren, my sister, our close family and all of her wonderful friends and anyone who knew her.'

'She was the kindest person any of us knew and everything I know about love, I learned from her.'


The 52-year-old Hayes has experienced the heights of international stardom, but his mother's influence remained a constant, grounding force in his life.

'We always had an invisible string, a magical connection that was unbreakable no matter where I was in the world,' he reflected.

The metaphor of a balloon tied to a string captured the essence of their bond—a bond that, even in her passing, Hayes believes remains unbroken.

'The string has been cut, and now my Mother has ascended to the heavens where she is forever young, beautiful and can finally breathe and is pain-free,' he mused.

'My heart is broken, but I'm so grateful she is finally at peace.'


Hayes' followers and fans have witnessed the love and admiration he held for his mother over the years.

On her 79th birthday, he publicly celebrated her and shared his gratitude for the lessons she imparted.

His memoir dedication was yet another testament to her lasting impact on his life.

Listen to Darren Hayes' 'Unlovable' here:

Source: Darren Hayes/YouTube

The journey of grief is a profoundly personal one, and Darren Hayes chose to share his with the world.

His tribute to his mother offered a glimpse into the raw and real emotions that come with such a profound loss.

It is also a reminder to us about the fragility of life and the enduring power of love.
Key Takeaways

  • Former Savage Garden singer Darren Hayes mourned the loss of his mother, Judy, who passed away last 17 January.
  • Hayes shared a heartfelt tribute on social media and wrote about her tremendous influence on his life.
  • Hayes described his bond with his mother as an 'unbreakable' invisible string, and though she has passed, the connection will forever remain.
  • He had dedicated his recently released memoir, Unlovable, to his mother and had celebrated her 79th birthday with a touching message.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Darren Hayes and his family during this difficult time.

Let us come together in support and remembrance in the comments below.
 

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Often play my Savage Garden CD's and still love and enjoy their music. My hear felt condolences to Darren Hayes and family. Losing a much loved Mother is one of the hardest trials ever. A Mother's love is always with us.💝
 
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My hear felt condolences to Darren Hayes and family I lost My Mother in 2018 trust me I know what it is like same as everyone else who has lost thier Mothers
 
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Many of us can relate to his sorrow....Sincere condolences to Darren and his Family. May she rest in eternal Peace. ❤️ 🙏
 
So what!

Over 5.5 million people have died this year throughout the world since 1 January, of which half are women. As a very conservative estimate, half of those would be mothers.

That equates to over 1.3 million mothers who have died in 2025.

Darren Hayes' mother is no different to any other mother.
 
I lost my husband to cancer just over 6 1/2 years ago and I still feel him near me. I find I can no longer live without him, I just exist for my children. I never let them know how I feel because I don't want to upset them. I met him when I was 14 and we were together for 46 years. He will always be a part of me until I can be reunited with him again.
 
So what!

Over 5.5 million people have died this year throughout the world since 1 January, of which half are women. As a very conservative estimate, half of those would be mothers.

That equates to over 1.3 million mothers who have died in 2025.

Darren Hayes' mother is no different to any other mother.
HARSH!!
 
So what!

Over 5.5 million people have died this year throughout the world since 1 January, of which half are women. As a very conservative estimate, half of those would be mothers.

That equates to over 1.3 million mothers who have died in 2025.

Darren Hayes' mother is no different to any other mother.
I am not sure, what do you mean, So What, it's not about statistics here, "Profound Loss" is ongoing pain/sadness, i know that Parents can't live forever - but this person feels like he needs to share his Grief - we are all different in that respect.
 
Unfortunately, his name doesn't ring a bell with me at all.
He loved his mum which is great. The same sentiments as with thousands of us about our beloved mums.
Savage Garden was the name of the Group of 2 amazing singers David being one of them. Truly, Madly Deeply was the name of one of their more popular songs.
 
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