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Jimmy Barnes ‘brings a smile’ to fans with latest health update and ‘special photo’

Matthew Hart
Aug 08, 2024
Fans warmly welcomed Barnes' positive update, expressing their happiness while sending their best wishes. Source: Getty Images.

With nothing more than a photo and an encouraging update from his hospital bed, rock icon Jimmy Barnes has brought a smile to concerned fans across the nation as he continues his latest health battle.

The Working Class Man hitmaker shocked fans when he shared the unfortunate news that he had been admitted to hospital over the weekend.

“I’ve got some bad news unfortunately. I had a twinge in my hip when I was leaving Dunedin on Thursday morning and by late last night the pain was unbearable so I went off to hospital,” he explained in a social media post.

“The doctors have recommended a remedial medical procedure ASAP followed by some physio to address the issue. These doctors don’t muck around! Providing all goes to plan, I’m expected to make a full recovery in six weeks.

“However, as a result of this unexpected surgery my August and September solo shows will all be impacted. Ticket holders will be contacted with further info in the coming days once we have new plans in place.

“As you know, I hate to let anyone down, but I’m also never going to compromise the quality of my gigs. I apologise for the inconvenience this will cause everyone – I HATE moving shows! – but thank you for understanding.”

Now, in a welcome update for fans, Barnes shared news of a “special visit” from his daughter and revealed that he was allowed to change out of his hospital gown, all of which surely lifted the spirits of the legendary entertainer.

“A special visit from @ellymaybarnes who’s been working hard on a great project that she’ll soon tell you about,” he wrote.

“They’ve let me out of the blue gown, I can’t tell you how good that feels. Seared tuna dinner from home, this I can eat.”

 

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Fans warmly welcomed Barnes’ positive update, expressing their happiness while sending their best wishes.

“Always great to be out of the hospital gown and nothing better than a home cooked meal. Looks delicious Jane and a visit from family. Keep pushing on Jimmy we’re all behind you sending love and strength your way,” one wrote.

“This brings a smile to my face, Jimmy! Seeing Elly-May there visiting. The bond is beautiful between you both. Elly-May loves her dadda so much. It’s great to see you eating some more freshly cooked homemade food & finally out of that blue gown. Sending love your way.”

“Another lovely special photo,” commented another.

“I bet your visit from @ellymaybarnes cheered you up Jimmy. It really is so good to get out of that blue gown.”

Barnes’ recent hospital admission comes after the 68-year-old had just recently triumphed over another series of health challenges.

In late November last year, Barnes battled with a bout of bacterial pneumonia. Later he shocked fans with the revelation that he was set to undergo open-heart surgery after the infection spread.

“Unfortunately I got some bad news late yesterday … despite everyone’s best efforts the bacterial infection I’ve been battling over the last fortnight has apparently now spread to my heart,” he said at the time

“It’s infected an otherwise healthy valve that was replaced some years ago due to a congenital defect, so I’ll be getting open-heart surgery over the next few hours to clear out this infection and put in a clean valve.

“Obviously this is going to take me out of action for a while. I know lots of other people are battling even worse things but it still feels hugely frustrating.

“Just a few weeks ago I was the fittest I’ve been in decades!”

Barnes quickly defied concerns, making strides in his recovery while sharing encouraging updates and eventually returning to the stage, much to the delight of his fans.

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