News about Judith Durham

As the legendary musician recovers from emergency cancer surgery, Richard Wilkins is rallying around his buddy John Farnham. Farnham was rushed to hospital on Tuesday morning and underwent a 12-hour operation to remove a tumor from his throat. On Tuesday evening, Wilkins, a long-time Farnham fan, paid a loving tribute to him, wishing him all the best in his recovery.

After the beloved Australian singer's shock cancer diagnosis, today entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins has shared an update on John Farnham's health. When Wilkins, a long-time friend of the 73-year-old designer, revealed that Farnham was preparing for surgery, he became visibly emotional. "This is an announcement that no one wants to make and no one really wants to hear," Wilkins, 68, gravely told his co-hosts Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon.

Tom Springfield, a legendary English songwriter, died at the age of 88. As he wrote several of the Australian folk band's hits, including Georgy Girl, The Carnival is Over and A World of Our Own, the singer and guitarist was regarded as the unofficial 'fifth Seeker.' Springfield died on Saturday, only ten days before The Seekers' frontwoman Judith Durham died aged 79.

Dan Andrews, Victoria's premier, has been left red-faced after posting a tweet announcing a memorial service for Olivia Newton-John, which mistook her name. On Monday, the legendary Aussie singer who appeared in the hit musical Greece lost her 30-year battle with breast cancer at the age of 73, in southern California, surrounded by family and friends. Heartfelt tributes have pour in from around the world for the beloved actress, singer, and activist. 'I'm so glad that Olivia Newtown-John's family has accepted our invitation of a State Memorial Service,' Mr Andrews' official tweet said. The Premier Mistakenly Added an extra 'w' on Twitter, causing an immediate 'w'.

Olivia Newton-John's touching tribute to The Seekers singer Judith Durham in 1997, years before both women died just days apart. Judith died on Friday after a long battle with chronic lung disease, while Olivia died on Monday morning at her home in southern California after a long fight with breast cancer. In the clip, the Grease actress congratulated the singer on her achievements on an episode of This Is Your Life.