December 24th 2024.
It's not every day that a famous musician introduces a long-lost family member to the world, but that's exactly what happened with Jimmy Barnes. The Cold Chisel frontman recently revealed that he had a daughter, Katy Lee Carroll, whom he had met five years ago. This news came as a surprise to many, as Jimmy is known for his four adult children with his wife Jane, with whom he just celebrated his 43rd anniversary.
However, Jimmy's family tree didn't stop there. He also has a son, singer and Today Extra host David Campbell, who was born during his teenage years before he rose to fame in the 70s. And to top it off, two other daughters, Amanda Bennett and Megan Torzyn, emerged in his life in 2010, after being previously unknown to him.
After five years of getting to know Katy Lee, Jimmy, now 68, took to Instagram to share the news and ask for privacy for his daughter. He explained that Christmas is all about family and that he wanted to introduce Katy Lee to the world. He also expressed how much his family and extended family had loved getting to know her. However, he respected her strong desire for privacy and promised to support her.
In his announcement, Jimmy also wished everyone a happy Christmas and promised to bring more music in the new year. It was heartwarming to see that Katy Lee had been getting to know her siblings and that they had formed good relationships. Her Instagram was filled with sweet family snaps with her dad and siblings, along with loving comments.
Jimmy's other children, Mahalia, Jackie, Eliza-Jane, and Elly-May Barnes, have also been spending time with their new sibling at concerts. This news came after Katy Lee had reportedly been receiving numerous phone calls from people asking if she was related to the Australian singer. In her own statement, which has since been removed, she shared that getting to know her family had been a meaningful and tender process, and she was grateful for the bonds they were building.
Jimmy has eight children from various relationships, and it's clear that he is proud of each and every one of them. However, he has had his fair share of struggles, including a string of health issues in recent years. Just earlier this year, he was hospitalized due to unbearable pain from his hip, which he had previously had replaced in 2022. He has also undergone open heart surgery last year, making it a difficult time for him and his loved ones.
Despite everything, Jimmy remains positive and continues to focus on his music and family. If you have a story about Jimmy or any other celebrity, feel free to reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency via email or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you.
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