John Farnham’s son Robert shares an emotional update on his father’s recovery after 12-hour surgery for throat cancer

The son of Australian music icon John Farnham has shared an emotional update on his father’s recovery from cancer surgery.

Speaking to Sunrise on Monday morning, John’s son Robert Farnham said his father was looking “fantastic” after 12-hour surgery for throat cancer.

“Just the other day, he was walking around with his cane and he did a little bit of dancing, which was pretty fabulous,” Robert said.

“He walks with his dog a lot, so he’s very, very happy.”

“He’s doing great, he’s super positive,” he told Sunrise.

“Just the other day, he was walking around with his cane and he did a little bit of dancing, which was pretty fabulous,” Robert said. “She walks with his dog a lot, so he’s very, very happy.” Pictured: John Farnham

The beloved star had even started singing again, Robert said.

“He’s doing great, he’s super positive,” he told Sunrise.

Farnham has endured a very private battle with cancer.

The 73-year-old man was hospitalized earlier this year after developing a chest infection following surgery to remove a cancerous growth in his mouth.

Robert also revealed that his father has yet to see the biopic, adding that he doesn’t even read reviews about himself.

The beloved star had even started singing again, Robert said. “She’s doing great, she’s super positive,” he told Sunrise. Pictured: Baby Robert with Father John

“He’s not one to watch himself on TV or even read reviews, he just isn’t like that.” But we will make him see it, ”he said.

He is doing very well, he is super positive.

“Cancer is a terrible, terrible thing, and it’s his time to walk down that road, but he’s cancer-free and he’s doing very, very well.”

John Farnham: Finding the Voice will air on Monday 24 July on Channel Seven.

John Farnham: Finding the Voice will air Monday July 24 on Channel Seven