John Farnham hospitalised after cancer diagnosis
Australian music legend John Farnham has revealed his recent cancer diagnosis.
The 73-year-old's family issued a statement confirming his condition, while also saying he is due to undergo surgery on Tuesday.
"We have recently discovered that John has a cancerous growth. He has been admitted to hospital this morning for surgery and ongoing treatment," the statement said.
Despite the diagnosis, Farnham is remaining positive that he can fight through.
"Cancer diagnosis is something that so many people face every single day, and countless others have walked this path before me," the singer said.
"The one thing I know for sure is that we have the very best specialist healthcare professionals in Victoria, and we can all be grateful for that. I know I am."
Veteran entertainment reporter Peter Ford said Farnham's family was "quietly confident things are going to be fine".
"They don't want people panicking. His wife is there, his two sons are there with him. The doctors are confident that they're able to get it," he said on Sunrise.
The revelation comes weeks after the Australian music industry was rocked by the death of Farnham's long-time friend and collaborator, Olivia Newton-John, following her ongoing battle with breast cancer.
The Farnham family expressed their "love and sympathies" to Newton-John's family in a statement following her death on August 8th.
"Behind that iconic smile was a tenacious fighter. A beautiful voice and a loyal friend. She will be greatly missed," the statement read.
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