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John Farnham Celebrates Becoming Grandfather to Jett John

The Australian music icon is overjoyed to welcome his grandson after his recovery from oral cancer.

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A photo of John Farnham with his son James. Posted by James. Supplied/Instagram
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Overview

  • Jett John Farnham arrived on June 18 at 5:26 pm at St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Melbourne.
  • The newborn arrived ahead of his expected due date and weighed 3.176 kilograms at birth.
  • Parents James Farnham and Dr. Tessa Effendi said they were smitten and are navigating life as new parents despite sleep deprivation.
  • Grandparents John and Jill Farnham said they were over the moon to welcome their “perfectly beautiful little boy” into the family.
  • Declared cancer-free after a 12-hour jaw reconstruction and radiation therapy for oral cancer, Farnham continues to be celebrated for his musical impact and his memoir, The Voice Inside.