James Valentine: A Radio Legend's Farewell

0:00Radio Legend James Valentine has passed away at 64 after a tough fight with cancer. The ABC announcer, a fixture on Sydney Airwaves since the mid-1980s, chose voluntary assisted dying to go peacefully at home with his, family. Over four decades, he hosted the afternoon show on ABC Radio Sydney for more than 20 years, blending sharp wit with his sack skills. He toured with the models, jammed with stars like Kate Severano, and reviewed movies on TV hits like Sunrise. Diagnosed with a soft-of-geal cancer in March 2024, he took leave, returned briefly, then retired for good in February this year when scans, showed more tumors. Colleagues poured out love, calling him a mood-lifter for the city and a master of radio warmth. ABC's Top Boss praised his humanity while Governor General Sam Austin remembered her funny music-savvy friend who shared his journey to teach us about life. His wife Joanne and kids Ruby and Roy survive him.

1:02Memorial plans are coming soon from the ABC, keeping his voice echoing for generations. This has been Adelaide News Today, powered by AI.