Music legend John Farnham, greatest identified for his hit tune You’re the Voice, has confirmed he won’t attend a celebration of his music at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Enviornment as his well being is “deteriorating”. The 77-year-old is now receiving round the clock nursing care at house and wishes steady oxygen and a wheelchair.
His household launched an announcement in the present day (September 19) which confirmed that whereas John is “deeply moved” by the preparations for the tribute live performance, he won’t be able to attend. The message learn: “The extraordinary work of the producers over these previous few months, the generosity of all of the artists giving their time, and the dedication of the crew and manufacturing groups working so onerous to ship this particular live performance — none of it’s taken with no consideration by John or any of us, as a household. On John’s behalf, we thanks from the underside of our hearts.
“Many individuals have been asking whether or not John will likely be concerned within the live performance or attending tomorrow night time to observe all of it occur. Sadly, he won’t be able to attend and, as a household, we really feel you will need to present an replace on John’s well being to assist clarify why.
“John’s well being has deteriorated in latest months. He now requires steady oxygen assist and makes use of a wheelchair for mobility. It has additionally develop into crucial for John to obtain 24-hour nursing care at house, making certain educated assist is all the time obtainable when he wants it.
“Now we have saved these issues non-public whereas our household has adjusted to John’s altering wants. Nevertheless, we now really feel it will be significant that John’s followers and supporters perceive his circumstances and why he can’t be there this weekend.
“If issues had been completely different, John would have beloved nothing greater than to attend the live performance. He would undoubtedly have been a little bit overwhelmed by all of the fuss, however he would even have needed to thank everybody concerned in particular person.
“As a household, we’ve got determined that it’s best for John to stay at house, the place he could be secure and cozy.
“Thanks in your understanding and for the various messages of affection and assist John continues to obtain. And to everybody concerned on this weekend’s celebration live performance: chookas!”