Savage Garden’s Darren Hayes Breaks His Jaw From Fall After Losing Consciousness (2025)

“I could have died if I landed in a different position,” the “I Want You” singer added. “They scanned for and ruled out heart issues and anything neurological.”

Four days after his fainting spells, Darren underwent emergency reconstructive surgery and had a titanium brace inserted into his jaw to reconnect the broken bones. His mouth was subsequently wired shut for a minimum of eight weeks to allow his left jaw bone to heal.

Prior to the terrifying fall, it turns out the “Affirmation” singer had been experiencing light-headedness as well as a few minor fainting spells. But now, his team of doctors can’t seem to find anything what could’ve caused the accident.

“No judgement to those who partake,” he wrote, “but I do not take drugs or drink alcohol—this was a complete shock. But we are still investigating.”

Expressing that he decided to share his story to let his fans know why he’ll be “out of action for quite some time,” he noted that he has a very long road ahead, involving lots of rehab and a few tooth replacements. But even so, Darren—who finalized his divorce from husband of 17 years Richard Cullen in 2024—made it clear that he is thankful to be on the road to recovery.

“I’m so grateful to be alive and every day I’m getting stronger,” he wrote. “I’m almost one month post surgery now and I’m only just starting to feel better.”

“After surviving a brutal divorce, losing my Mother, finding out my father died and then this I have had moments of deep sadness,” he concluded. “But I am a survivor and I’ll come back strong.”

For more stars that have shared their recent health scares, keep reading.