Veteran Australian radio host James Valentine dies at 64
James Valentine, a veteran talkback radio host on Australia's national broadcaster, has died at the age of 64.He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after choosing voluntary assisted dying following a cancer diagnosis.Valentine was best known as the host of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Afternoons radio programme in Sydney, a role he held for more than 20 years.He was also an accomplished musician, playing saxophone in several bands including The Models.Diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in 2024, Valentine took time off for treatment and briefly returned to the airwaves before retiring in February 2026.His family stated that he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Apr 2026 06:04 LONDON
