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

Valentine, 64, officially retired in February after almost 40 years in radio, for treatment for a recurring cancer

Broadcaster and saxophonist James Valentine has died three months after retiring from ABC radio, after 25 years of hosting Sydney’s Afternoons program.

Valentine, 64, has 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.