John Farnham's voice heard for the first time since 2022 surgery

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Iconic singer John Farnham's voice has been heard publicly for the first time since he underwent cancer surgery in 2022.

Farnham had a cancerous tumour removed from his mouth in August of that year, and since then has been rarely seen, except in photos posted by loved ones.

Now, he has spoken - in a sample from an audiobook of his upcoming memoir, The Voice Inside. You can hear it in the video player above.

John Farnham's voice has been heard for the first time in years. (Nine)

"I don't enjoy talking about myself, I really don't. Don't get me wrong, I'm an egomaniac," he says in the audio clip.

"But dredging up the past and picking through what has and hasn't been is just not something I've ever really enjoyed.

"I'll try to share as much as I can but that's not easy because I've never really been that open.

"I guess there are reasons for that. Reasons for my reluctance."

Farnham has spoken publicly for the first time in a sample from an audiobook of his upcoming memoir, The Voice Inside. (Nine)

The memoir was co-written with director Poppy Stockell, who previously created the documentary "Finding the Voice", also about Farnham's legendary career.

Farnham's wife, Jill Farnham, also wrote two chapters and will narrate them in the audiobook herself.

Farnham said narrating the audiobook was a "roller-coaster ride".

"There were more than a few laughs, and some tears, but it made me realise how lucky I've been," he said.

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Head of literary at publisher Hachette Australia Vanessa Radnidge said fans had wanted to know from the start whether Farnham would narrate the audiobook.

"At the time, we could not provide an answer, and I honestly did not think it would be possible. But John is a born entertainer, and he never wants to disappoint his fans," she said.

"Despite the challenges posed by surgery and radiation, John dedicated many hours in the studio to record his book in his own voice. Now, I cannot imagine anyone else narrating it."

The hardback, e-book, and audiobook will all be released on October 30.

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