Tim Minchin astounds audience with heartbreaking news during performance in Sydney

Tim Minchin shocked the crowd at his Sydney show on Friday night after he made a tragic personal announcement on stage.

The British-born Australian comedian, 48, revealed his mother had passed away as he shared several stories and played a variety of songs he had written.

During one of his stories, Tim revealed his mum Ros was diagnosed with a terminal illness back in 2020.

He received a standing ovation at the end of the show before making the devastating announcement.

‘My mum died yesterday,’ Tim told the audience.

Tim Minchin shocked the crowd at his Sydney show on Friday after he made a tragic personal announcement on stage

He said he decided to go ahead with the show despite the family tragedy before an emotional performance to White Wine in the Sun.

He then ended the show by asking the audience to help him sing the final song for the night, Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah.

Many audience members praised Tim on sharing such a candid confession.

‘Fifth time seeing Tim Minchin tonight. Absolutely incredible show without question his best! Very emotional ending to the night,’ one person wrote on X.

Tim revealed his mum Ros was diagnosed with a terminal illness back in 2020 before telling the audience: ‘My mum died yesterday’

‘Thank you for (another) great show and being able to do the show after the week you and your family have been through. The last song was a beautiful way to end the show,’ another said.

‘It was one of the most incredible performances ever,’ a third agreed.

Another commented: ‘Thank you for tonight’s show and the very emotional ending. Condolences and much love to you and your family.’

He said he decided to go ahead with the show despite the family tragedy before an emotional performance to White Wine in the Sun