David Campbell didn’t realise his father Jimmy Barnes had been rushed to hospital until the rock star, 64, posted about it on Instagram
David Campbell has given an update on his father Jimmy Barnes’ health, following the rock star’s shock hospitalisation on Monday night.
The Today Extra host, 46, revealed on Wednesday’s show that Jimmy, 64, had come down with a nasty stomach bug, but thankfully has since recovered.
‘He’s absolutely fine, I spoke to him last night,’ David explained.
‘He’s absolutely fine’: David Campbell (left) has given an update on his 64-year-old father Jimmy Barnes’ (right) health, following the rock star’s shock hospitalisation on Monday night
‘Although, like everybody else here, I didn’t find out until it went up on Instagram. That was a sign that I knew he was OK’, David confirmed.
Describing how Jimmy ended up in the emergency room, David explained: ‘He just had a stomach bug that went really really bad.’
‘They were worried about it, he went to hospital and he was out within a few hours,’ he concluded.
‘They were worried about it’: The Today Extra host (pictured) revealed on Wednesday’s show that Jimmy had come down with a nasty stomach bug – but thankfully has since recovered
Health scare: The Cold Chisel frontman (pictured) was rushed to the emergency room at Sydney’s St Vincent Hospital on Monday after being rushed there by his partner Jane Mahoney
The Cold Chisel frontman was rushed to the emergency room at Sydney’s St Vincent Hospital on Monday after being rushed there by his partner Jane Mahoney.
On Tuesday, Jimmy detailed his health scare on Twitter, writing: ‘I spent last night in ER at St Vincent Hospital and I want to thank the amazing staff who took care of me. This song (see next post) is for them and my best friend.’
Jimmy later uploaded a video of himself telling fans that his hospital stay was not related to coronavirus.
‘I want to thank the amazing staff who took care of me’: On Tuesday, Jimmy revealed on social media that he’d spent Monday night in an emergency room at St Vincent Hospital
‘I had an unexpected visit to St Vincent’s Emergency last night… I was a bit crook non COVID-related,’ he said in the clip.
The video also saw Jimmy dedicate a song to hospital staff and family who helped him during the ordeal.
Performing alongside his partner Jane and daughter Elly-May Barnes, Jimmy gave a heartwarming rendition of the Beatles Classic, With a Little Help From My Friends.
Tribute: Jimmy dedicated a song to hospital staff and family who helped him during the ordeal. He posted a video of himself performing the tune alongside his partner Jane Mahoney and daughter Elly-May Barnes on Facebook
Phew: Jimmy’s son David meanwhile expressed his relief via Twitter on Tuesday, writing: ‘Spoke to my dad. He is safe at home. Much better. Which is a relief’
Jimmy’s son David meanwhile expressed his relief via Twitter on Tuesday, writing: ‘Spoke to my dad. He is safe at home. Much better. Which is a relief’.
St Vincent Hospital director of public affairs David Fakto said hospital staff were delighted to help out, telling Herald Sun: ‘It’s always great for our hardworking staff to get such heartfelt patient feedback.’
‘But it’s doubly special coming from an Aussie rock legend.’
Hundreds of fans sent messages of support on social media, including several high profile followers.
‘Get well soon Jimmy and sending lots of hugs to Jane too,’ Studio 10 Host Angela Bishop wrote, while ABC personality Myf Warhurst penned: ‘Get well soon Jimmy!’
Inseparable: Jimmy (pictured left) described his partner Jane Mahoney (pictured: right) as his ‘best friend’ after posting about his visit to the hospital on Tuesday