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Jimmy Barnes ‘recovering well’ following shock health scare

Matthew Hart
Aug 05, 2024
The welcomed update left fans overjoyed, with many expressing their relief that Barnes was "on the mend" and others thanking Jane for sharing the "good news." Source: Getty Images.

Much to the relief of fans across the nation, Aussie rock icon Jimmy Barnes is “recovering well” after being admitted to hospital.

The Working Class Man hitmaker shared the unfortunate news on social media over the weekend, informing his followers that he had been admitted to hospital.

“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.

“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 reassuring update, his wife Jane shared on social media the welcome news that her husband is “recovering well” following his hospital admission.

“Hi everybody, It’s @jane13barnes here to thank you once again for all your messages of support for our Jimmy. You are an incredible on line community of family, friends and followers who offer up your kindness and thoughtfulness during trying times like these,” she wrote.

“Jimmy is out of ICU and recovering well. I brought in some healing chicken soup and chocolate chip cookies for afternoon tea, a bit of home always helps hospital days.

“Our kids always around watching over us. Full of Love.”

 

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The welcomed update left fans overjoyed, with many expressing their relief that Barnes was “on the mend” and others thanking Jane for sharing the “good news.”

“Awesome to hear your on the mend have a great recovery bro,” one wrote.

“All the best for a speedy recovery, you’re being looked after by the best staff + family.”

“Good news! Speedy recovery,” commented another.

“Hope all went well for Jimmy, speedy recovery.”

“Good news, Jane. Thanks for the update.”

Barnes’ recent hospital admission comes after the 68-year-old had just recently triumphed over a 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!”

Defying concerns from fans, Barnes made 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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