Music legend John Farnham has another reason to smile – he’s officially a grandfather!
On the same day he celebrated his 76th birthday, Farnham’s family shared the heartwarming news that his son James and partner Dr Tessa Effendi have welcomed a baby boy into the world.
“James Farnham and his partner Dr Tessa Effendi are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first baby,” a family statement read. “Arriving ahead of the expected date of birth, the baby boy named Jett John Farnham was born at 5:26pm on Wednesday, June 18, at St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Melbourne, weighing 3.176kg.”
Little Jett was named in honour of his famous grandfather – a tribute that clearly touched the Farnham family deeply.
The proud new parents shared their joy, saying, “We thought we were excited to meet him – but turns out he was even more excited to meet us, arriving a little ahead of schedule. Jett is our whole world in one tiny, noisy, perfect package. We’re smitten, we’re sleep-deprived, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.”
John and wife Jill were equally emotional, calling the birth a “perfectly beautiful” gift. “He’s already filled our hearts with so much love and we’re so proud and happy for James and Tessa. Welcome to the world, Jett!”
James had first revealed the pregnancy in a creative social media post six months ago, sharing a video of a cake with the words “Coming 2025” on top. As the top layer burned away, the cake revealed the message “Boy” – delighting fans and friends alike.
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The joyful milestone comes after a difficult few years for Farnham, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2022 and has been on the road to recovery since. The birth of baby Jett brings a bright new chapter for the beloved entertainer and his family.
Congratulations to the Farnhams on their growing family – and happy 76th birthday, John!
