Live: Celebration of ABC presenter James Valentine's life to get underway
A public memorial for ABC presenter James Valentine is being held at Sydney's Town Hall. The service includes tributes from colleagues, family, and music icons, celebrating his 30-year career at the ABC. Valentine passed away at the age of 64 after using voluntary assisted dying, following a battle with cancer.
- ▪James Valentine died last month at the age of 64 after using voluntary assisted dying.
- ▪He had a distinguished 30-year career at the ABC, most notably as the presenter of the Afternoons show on 702 ABC Sydney.
- ▪The memorial service is being broadcast live across New South Wales on ABC Radio and the ABC Listen app.
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livePublic service celebrating ABC presenter James Valentine's life underwayTopic:RadioFri 29 May 2026 at 12:27pmFri 29 May 2026 at 12:27pmFri 29 May 2026 at 12:27pmabc.net.au/news/abc-radio-presenter-james-valentine-memorial-sydney/106736106Link copiedShareShare articleA celebration of ABC presenter James Valentine's life is taking place at a public service at Sydney's Town Hall, with the memorial to include contributions from colleagues, family friends and music icons.Valentine died aged 64 last month using voluntary assisted dying, two years after being diagnosed with cancer.He had a 30-year career presenting radio at the ABC, most notably for the Afternoons show on 702 ABC Sydney where he developed his distinct approach to talkback radio.Follow our live coverage of his memorial.Live…
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