Jimmy Barnes’ wife Jane shares major health update as the beloved singer recovers following open heart surgery
Jimmy Barnes has made 'good progress' as he recovers in intensive care after open heart surgery.
The rock legend, 67, took to Instagram on Thursday evening to share an update on his health, while his wife Jane shared a positive message.
'Jane is here to inform you about our Jimmy. Good progress today in the ICU. “We've had some huge tubes come out and the first visit to the physio,” she began.
'Cleaning lungs and deep breathing, we know he's good at that!
“Our family thanks everyone (sic) for your well wishes, everyone counts, so please keep them coming.”
Jimmy Barnes, 67, (pictured) has made 'good progress' as he recovers in intensive care after open heart surgery
The singer was recently rushed to the ER after complications from bacterial pneumonia, but it appears he will make a full recovery soon.
Jane posted another set of photos on his behalf on Wednesday evening after he emerged from major surgery.
In the first photo, Jane is seen beaming next to her beloved husband as he lies in his hospital bed.
The rock legend shared an update on his health on Instagram on Thursday evening, while his wife Jane (left) shared a positive message
'Jane is here to inform you about our Jimmy. Good progress today in the ICU. “We've had some huge tubes come out and the first visit to the physio,” she began
Jimmy is currently recovering in intensive care after open heart surgery, but told his followers on Wednesday that he is healthy and happy and will likely make a full recovery
“Hello, this is Jane Barnes. Sharing a few photos from earlier this morning,” she wrote. “I'm happy to let you know that our Jimmy made it through surgery and is now recovering in intensive care.” “We are so grateful for the amazing medical team caring for him. Thanks for all the love and support. I'll keep you all informed.'
In a second image you see Jimmy waving in his hospital scrubs.
“Hello, this is Jane Barnes. Sharing a few photos from earlier this morning,” she wrote.
“I'm happy to let you know that our Jimmy made it through surgery and is now recovering in intensive care.”
“We are so grateful for the amazing medical team caring for him. Thanks for all the love and support. I'll keep you all informed.'
The happy news was quickly flooded with well wishes from his famous friends and loved ones.
'Oh, this is the best news. Love you guys,” Jimmy's son, David Campbell, wrote.
'Thinking of you friend… Lots of love to you and yours from me and mine! Everything, always!' Channel Nine's Richard Wilkins added.
'I'm so happy to hear this! Lots of love to you all ❤️❤️❤️,” comedian Magda Szubanski wrote.
'Nice to hear Janny! Thanks for the update!!' added funnyman Peter Helliar.
'Great news Jane. Thanks for the update! Sending all our love Jimmy, take it easy,” Channel 10's Angela Bishop said.
“Oh this is so great news ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ thanks for the updates, we love you xxxx,” singer Kate Ceberano wrote.
The happy news was quickly flooded with well wishes from his famous friends and lover
Singer Tina Arena, celebrity chef Colin Fassnidge and former designer Collette Dinnigan also joined the choir.
Just hours earlier, the Scottish-born Australian informed his followers that he was undergoing open-heart surgery after a bacterial infection spread to his heart.
Late last month, Jimmy was forced to cancel his headlining performance at the Rock the Boat cruise festival in Noumea, New Caledonia, after being hospitalized with bacterial pneumonia.
He was subsequently forced to withdraw from his scheduled performance at By The C in Torquay on 2 December after his condition failed to improve.
Jimmy has booked a series of sold-out headlining gigs for January and February, including multiple shows at the Red Hot Summer Tour festival.
However, Jimmy confirmed on Wednesday that his upcoming shows will likely be halted after doctors discovered his infection had spread.
The rock legend was recently rushed to the emergency room after the bacterial pneumonia he contracted two weeks ago worsened his condition
Jimmy wrote in a statement: 'Unfortunately, I received some bad news late yesterday…despite everyone's best efforts, the bacterial infection I have been battling for the past two weeks has apparently now spread to my heart.
'It has infected an otherwise healthy valve that was replaced several years ago due to a birth defect, so I will have open heart surgery in the next few hours to clear this infection and insert a clean valve.
He went on to express his frustration and shock at the diagnosis, writing, “Obviously this is going to sideline me for a while. I know a lot of other people are struggling with even worse things, but it still feels incredibly frustrating. Just a few weeks ago I was the fittest I've been in decades!
“Anyway, as I hope you can imagine, this has all happened very suddenly, so it will be a few days before everyone finds out what's possible with my upcoming shows.”