John Farnham’s son James posts heartwarming tribute to his dad for his 74th birthday as the legendary singer recovers from throat cancer surgery: ‘You’re an inspiration’
John Farnham’s son James Farnham has shared a moving tribute to his dad for the music legend’s 74th birthday.
In an Instagram post on Saturday, James gave fans a glimpse at a touching series of father and son throwback holiday pics.
James’ message comes as John is still in recovery following treatment for mouth cancer, diagnosed last August.
James, who has been a vocal public supporter of his dad during his strenuous health journey, included a lengthy caption in the post.
‘Happy Birthday Dad,’ James began.
John Farnham’s son James Farnham has shared a moving tribute to his dad for the music legend’s 74th birthday. Pictured: James shared this throwback holiday snap taken with John Farnham (L) during a father and son trip to Africa
Posting to Instagram on Saturday, James posted a touching series of father and son pics, Pictured: John (L) and James on safari in Africa a few years ago
‘You just had one of the hardest 12 months, and you smashed it!
‘It doesn’t matter if it’s a concert stage or the stage of life, you always give it everything no matter what! I’m so thankful for that.
‘You’re an inspiration to me and I’m sure many others. Thanks for everything. You’re the greatest and today is all about you!!
James signed off the tribute with a simple, ‘Love ya heaps and heaps!!’
He also included photos of himself and John holidaying in Africa between 2011 and 2019.
In one picture the hitmaker can be seen enjoying a safari with James.
James’ message comes as John is still in recovery following treatment for mouth cancer, diagnosed last August. Pictured: John and son James enjoy a drink while holidaying in Africa
Another depicts the father and son posing together at a table during a meal at an outdoor restaurant.
One amusing picture shows John posing in the wilderness and dressed for bad weather in a rain-smock, while an enormous elephant stands near by.
Fans and followers later filled James’ Instagram message board with birthday well-wishes.
‘Happy birthday to Australia’s Dad!,’ wrote one fan.
‘Happy Happy Birthday John. You are the greatest,’ messaged another, while another follower gushed: ‘Happy birthday to the man that brings so much joy to the world.’
The legendary Australian singer was diagnosed with mouth cancer last August and underwent a 12-hour operation to have a tumour removed.
John poses with an elephant during a holiday trip to Africa
Pictured is a 2018 photo of Jill and John Farnham with sons Robert and James on their 45th wedding anniversary
In May John’s family provided a hopeful update on the beloved performer’s health weeks after he was rushed to hospital with a chest infection.
The ‘You’re The Voice ‘ singer has since made a full recovery and is now ‘comfortable’ as he continues ongoing treatment.
It comes as John was is back on the charts again.
The soundtrack to his new documentary film, John Farnham: Finding the Voice, reached No. 2 on Australia’s ARIA chart
It’s the first hit record for the veteran performer since 2016’s Friends For Christmas, which he recorded with the late Olivia Newton-John.
The soundtrack to his new documentary film, John Farnham: Finding the Voice (pictured) reached No. 2 on Australia’s ARIA chart
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