Dare to dream:John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John at the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.

Dare to dream:John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John at the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.Credit:Fairfax

“This means so much to us as a family. Thank you to everyone for this. John will be blown away,” the statement said.

John Farnham with his wife Jill and sons Robert and James in 2018.

John Farnham with his wife Jill and sons Robert and James in 2018.

Farnham’s sons Rob and James also thanked healthcare workers who had helped the Australian singer through his marathon surgery on Tuesday.

“We are in awe of the incredible teams of healthcare professionals who have guided us through this very challenging time with such compassion,” the pair said.

“All of you undertook this big job and have given us a magnificent outcome. To all the surgeons,doctors,nurses and consultants – thank you one and all so very much.”

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