Searxng/James Valentine saxophone Music Mourning James Valentine: Beloved saxophonist, ARIA Hall of Fame member, and radio icon passes away at 64 after a battle with cancer. April 23, 2026 AceShowbiz - The Australian music and broadcasting community is mourning the loss of James Valentine, a multi-talented saxophonist, author, and radio presenter, who passed away at the age of 64 after battling cancer. James Valentine was widely recognized for his contributions to Australian music as a member of the band Models, which earned a place in the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2010.