Turning a new page: John Farnham shares latest career updates after overcoming cancer
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John Farnham, an icon of the Australian music scene, has always been a figure of resilience and inspiration.
Following a challenging year that saw him undergo major surgery for mouth cancer, the beloved 74-year-old singer is not only celebrating his recovery, but also embarking on a new chapter in his storied career.
With his latest career update, Farnham is set to share his journey with fans, from the dizzying heights of fame to the personal battles that have tested his spirit.
Farnham’s upcoming memoir, The Voice Inside, scheduled for release on October 30 by Hachette Australia, promises to be an intimate look at his life, including his rise to stardom and the recent health scare that shook his world.
The book will also touch on the profound loss of his close friend and manager, Glenn Wheatley, who passed away just months before Farnham's cancer diagnosis.
In a statement that reflects his characteristic warmth and humility, Farnham expressed his readiness to recount his life's story.
‘Having been asked many times, it finally felt like the right time to sit down and tell my story,’ he stated.
‘It is a very strange feeling looking back on my life, on the good and the bad, and now that I have started it is all rushing back.’
‘I hope the book engages and entertains, because that’s what so much of my life has been about,’ he continued.
Co-author Poppy Stockwell, who worked closely with Farnham on the memoir, described the experience as akin to ‘sitting down with an old friend, who also happens to be an absolute legend’.
Stockwell praised Farnham's storytelling as ‘both deeply personal and wildly entertaining’.
‘His resilience and sense of humour shine through every recollection, making this project a genuine reflection of the man behind the music,’ she shared.
‘It’s been a joy to help bring his tales to life, and I can’t wait for readers to get an unfettered glimpse of the man whose music is the soundtrack to so many of our lives.’
The journey to this point has not been without its trials.
In August 2022, Farnham underwent a significant operation to remove a mouth tumour, which involved the removal and reconstruction of part of his jaw.
A year later, in August 2023, he shared the uplifting news that he was cancer-free.
Farnham expressed that he had undergone numerous procedures and had ‘lost count’ at the time.
However, he shared that he is now recovering at home, feeling like ‘a very grateful and happy man’ to have successfully navigated through the challenging experience.
‘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,’ Farnham wrote.
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Following a challenging year that saw him undergo major surgery for mouth cancer, the beloved 74-year-old singer is not only celebrating his recovery, but also embarking on a new chapter in his storied career.
With his latest career update, Farnham is set to share his journey with fans, from the dizzying heights of fame to the personal battles that have tested his spirit.
Farnham’s upcoming memoir, The Voice Inside, scheduled for release on October 30 by Hachette Australia, promises to be an intimate look at his life, including his rise to stardom and the recent health scare that shook his world.
The book will also touch on the profound loss of his close friend and manager, Glenn Wheatley, who passed away just months before Farnham's cancer diagnosis.
John Farnham shared his upcoming memoir, The Voice Inside, set to be released on October 30. Credits: Facebook / John Farnham
In a statement that reflects his characteristic warmth and humility, Farnham expressed his readiness to recount his life's story.
‘Having been asked many times, it finally felt like the right time to sit down and tell my story,’ he stated.
‘It is a very strange feeling looking back on my life, on the good and the bad, and now that I have started it is all rushing back.’
‘I hope the book engages and entertains, because that’s what so much of my life has been about,’ he continued.
Co-author Poppy Stockwell, who worked closely with Farnham on the memoir, described the experience as akin to ‘sitting down with an old friend, who also happens to be an absolute legend’.
Stockwell praised Farnham's storytelling as ‘both deeply personal and wildly entertaining’.
‘His resilience and sense of humour shine through every recollection, making this project a genuine reflection of the man behind the music,’ she shared.
‘It’s been a joy to help bring his tales to life, and I can’t wait for readers to get an unfettered glimpse of the man whose music is the soundtrack to so many of our lives.’
The journey to this point has not been without its trials.
In August 2022, Farnham underwent a significant operation to remove a mouth tumour, which involved the removal and reconstruction of part of his jaw.
A year later, in August 2023, he shared the uplifting news that he was cancer-free.
Farnham expressed that he had undergone numerous procedures and had ‘lost count’ at the time.
However, he shared that he is now recovering at home, feeling like ‘a very grateful and happy man’ to have successfully navigated through the challenging experience.
‘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,’ Farnham wrote.
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