Legendary Australian singer John Farnham has been taken to hospital for treatment of a respiratory infection.
The You're The Voice singer's family provided a statement on his health on Friday, saying Farnham was comfortable and receiving the best care.
His hospitalisation follows a major operation the singer had in August last year to remove a cancerous tumour from his mouth from which he is still recovering, the statement from Jill, Rob and James Farnham said.
"He's always been a strong and determined person with everything he's ever done and we are all so very proud of him," they said.
"He is responding well to the specialist care he's receiving."
"The family would like to re-iterate their appreciation for all the medical staff that have attended to John over the past six months and for all the kind messages that been received from across Australia and the world.
Farnham announced his cancer diagnosis in August, and underwent a 12-hour surgery to remove the tumour.
News of Farnham's cancer diagnosis prompted an outpouring of well wishes across the country, including from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.
Farnham's family said they were overwhelmed by the "incredible wave of support".
Before his surgery, Farnham said a cancer diagnosis was something many people faced each day, "and countless others have walked this path before me".
Farnham has been receiving ongoing treatment, care and rehabilitation support over recent months from his medical team.
