Ifield got pneumonia in 1986 and had to have surgery right away to remove part of a lung.The surgery hurt his vocal cords, which put a stop to his music career for years.It was written by the star in 2005.

After four years, he was given the Medal of the Order of Australia for his work as an entertainer and service to the arts.Myra Ifield and her two kids are left behind after he dies.