James Valentine memorial: famous friends, family and fans gather to farewell ABC radio host
A memorial service for James Valentine was held at Sydney town hall, attended by family, friends, and notable figures from the entertainment industry. The event celebrated Valentine's life and contributions as a broadcaster and musician, particularly his long tenure with ABC Radio. Many shared heartfelt memories and tributes, highlighting his impact on listeners and his warm personality.
- ▪James Valentine passed away last month at the age of 64 after a battle with cancer.
- ▪The memorial was attended by notable figures including governor general Sam Mostyn and television personalities Julia Morris and Richard Roxburgh.
- ▪Valentine hosted ABC Sydney's Afternoon show for 25 years and was a beloved figure in Australian media.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 05:46:31 GMT |
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Famous faces who gathered at Sydney town hall to celebrate the life of James Valentine included chef Matt Moran, opera singer David Hobson, and Jimmy and Mahalia Barnes, who performed You’ve Got a Friend. Photograph: ABCView image in fullscreenFamous faces who gathered at Sydney town hall to celebrate the life of James Valentine included chef Matt Moran, opera singer David Hobson, and Jimmy and Mahalia Barnes, who performed You’ve Got a Friend. Photograph: ABCAustralian mediaJames Valentine memorial: famous friends, family and fans gather to farewell ABC radio hostGovernor general Sam Mostyn, television personalities Richard Roxburgh, Julia Morris and Gretel Killeen among those who attended the packed public event in Sydney Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
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