Legendary Aussie singer John Farnham’s voice has been heard for the first time after he underwent surgery for mouth cancer.
The You’re The Voice hitmaker, 75, is narrating the audiobook version of his memoir, The Voice Inside.
Publisher Hachette Australia released a snippet of the book on Tuesday, with Farnham sounding a little more gravelly than before his marathon 12-hour procedure.
‘I don’t enjoy talking about myself, I really don’t. Don’t get me wrong, I’m an egomaniac, but dredging up the past is just not something I’ve ever really enjoyed,’ he said in the teaser.
‘I’ll try and share as much as I can, but that’s not easy because I’ve never really been that open. I guess there are reasons for that. Reasons for my reluctance,’ Farnham added.
Since revealing his cancer diagnosis in August 2022, Farnham has mostly remained out of the public spotlight.
On the same day as his announcement, he underwent a gruelling 12-hour surgery, which included a jaw reconstruction to remove a tumour from his mouth.
In August 2023, Farnham revealed he’s was cancer-free, 12 months after the procedure.
Legendary Aussie singer John Farnham ‘s voice has been heard for the first time after he underwent surgery for mouth cancer. Pictured performing in 2020
The You’re The Voice singer, 75, is narrating the audiobook version of his memoir, The Voice Inside
Farnham’s family had previously given updates on behalf of the Australian music legend following the August 2022 operation.
Speaking on Sunrise, his son Robert said his father was ‘doing fantastic’.
The That’s Freedom favourite was additionally hospitalised after he developed a chest infection following surgery to remove a cancerous tumour in his mouth.
Since revealing his cancer diagnosis in August 2022, Farnham has mostly remained out of the public spotlight. Pictured with son Rob
Farnham is ‘unlikely’ to ever perform again.
his operation, carried out by 26 medical staff, also saw a major part of his jaw removed.
Farnham had only discovered he had the cancerous growth in his mouth after his wife Jill insisted on taking him to the doctor for a check up when he developed a persistent mouth ulcer.
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