John Farnham was "deeply touched" by Robbie Williams' heartfelt tribute on the 2022 AFL Grand Remaining, his household says.
The Australian legend — presently receiving therapy for mouth most cancers — "completely loved" Williams' efficiency and "beneficiant gesture" whereas he gleefully watched on from his hospital mattress.
"We had been delighted to see Robbie Williams dedicate his efficiency of You are The Voice to John," the Farnham household mentioned in an announcement this afternoon.
"John was watching from hospital and was deeply touched by that very beneficiant gesture.
"He completely loved Robbie's efficiency too."
Whereas acting on stage final evening alongside Aussie songstress Delta Goodrem, Williams shouted "let's all ship our like to John and his household" earlier than busting out a rendition of the 1986 basic.
A jam-packed crowd sang alongside to the refrain on Williams' behalf.
Farnham's household just lately introduced the music legend was "progressing nicely" and medical doctors are happy along with his restoration after present process surgical procedure.
It was introduced the singer had been recognized with a cancerous mouth tumour final month.
He was rushed right into a marathon surgical procedure that ran from 8am-7.30pm.
In an announcement launched on Thursday, the Farnham household revealed medical doctors had been proud of the 73-year-old's progress.
"John's restoration from final month's surgical procedure for mouth most cancers is progressing nicely," an announcement mentioned.
"His medical group are very happy along with his progress over the previous month.
"He was moved from ICU and right into a normal ward a few weeks in the past. That in itself was terrific progress."