Friends and former colleagues of James Valentine mourn death of much-loved ABC Sydney radio presenter

Friends and former colleagues of James Valentine mourn death of much-loved ABC Sydney radio presenter

The Guardian April 23, 2026

Valentine, 64, officially retired in February after almost 40 years in radio, for treatment for a recurring cancerFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBroadcaster and saxophonist James Valentine has died three months after retiring from ABC radio, after 25 years of hosting Sydney’s Afternoons program.Valentine, 64, had been a fixture on the public broadcaster since he joined as host of the Afternoon Show for kids on ABC TV in 1987 after a decade of playing in bands including the Models. Continue reading…