Jamie Dunn, a beloved Australian radio star who also voiced a popular puppet character, has sadly died aged 76. The veteran radio favourite performed for both children and adults for decades, and was previously Australia's longest-serving breakfast radio host. The Brisbane presenter, who created his popular puppet Agro Vation from a bath mat, has been remembered as "legendary" and a fantastic entertainer. He first introduced his puppet in the Seven Network children's program Wombat in the 1980s, later bringing him to Agro's Cartoon Connection, airing on the network for seven years throughout the 90s.

Outside of this, he also co-hosted the Brisbane breakfast show on B105 for 16 years before he left in 2005. It has been reported that he died at his family home north of Brisbane, Queensland, "suddenly". One of his longtime friends and 4BC Drive host Gary Hardgrave shared the news as he explained the radio host had woken up "not feeling too well" and told his partner he was going back to bed for a little while.

His friend continued: "I've known him for a long time, this bloke was an entertainer his whole life. He loved the crowds, loved the audience, made everyone laugh and made some people cry with some of the funny stuff he did. This bloke was really loved, he really was, a big larrikin."

His Cartoon Connection co-host Jill Ray-Black said he was one of those people you would "never forget" and said: "You either loved him or hated him and sometimes both at the same time!!!"

Ranger Stacey, who also worked with him on TV, said his death had left a "huge hole", telling TV Blackbox that he was "brilliant, hilarious, sharp-witted, and above all a kind and loyal friend."

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Brisbane's mayor, Adrian Schrinner, also paid tribute to the radio legend, stating he was "proud Brisbane talent" and praised his "quick wit". He paid specific tribute to his work as a puppetteer and said: "Agro's Cartoon Connection was a daily dose of chaos, laughter and cheeky humour."

He added: "Jamie’s quick wit and comic timing turned a puppet into a cultural icon that entertained a generation of Aussies. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and the many fans who grew up with Jamie and his iconic sense of humour.”

His death comes mere weeks after he explained that he had been in talks with Channel 7 to bring back a one hour special of Agro Up Late in 2026.