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James Valentine Australian radio and television presenter, assisted suicide dead at age 64

James Valentine, an Australian radio and television presenter and musician, died on April 23, 2026, by assisted suicide.

He was 64. Born in Ballarat, Victoria, Valentine worked as a saxophonist and was a member of Jo Jo Zep, Models and Absent Friends.

His career also included work as a writer, and he was active from 1980 until 2026.

James Valentine, 64, Australian radio and television presenter, assisted suicide.

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