Jimmy Barnes opens up about his recent brush with death: ‘I think I’m invincible’
In an exclusive interview with 7NEWS, the rock icon has revealed how he thought his time was coming to an end.
7news.com.auI don’t have real-time access to live news in this moment, but here’s a quick update based on recent widely reported information about Jimmy Barnes up to 2025–2026.
- Health updates have included hospitalizations and various medical procedures, with Barnes being open about health challenges affecting touring and show schedules. For example, there have been reports of surgeries and hospital stays that led to postponements or cancellations of performances.[1][5]
- In late 2023 through 2024, Barnes faced significant health events including serious infections and cardiac concerns, which was followed by updates that fans saw him recovering and gradually returning to performing in some contexts.[2][3][5]
- By mid- to late-2025, credible Australian entertainment outlets began highlighting his resilience, with ongoing projects such as new music and tours being announced after recovery phases, and occasional discussions about health impacting timelines.[9][10]
If you’d like, I can fetch the latest specific headlines and provide direct citations. I can also tailor a short summary for different angles (concerts, health updates, new releases) or look up official statements from Jimmy Barnes’s social channels for the most current details.