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Jamie Dunn, Voice of Agro, Dies at 76
7 Mar
Summary
- Jamie Dunn, the voice of puppet Agro, has passed away at age 76.
- He was famous for hosting Agro's Cartoon Connection in the 80s and 90s.
- Dunn was also a prominent radio host in Brisbane for many years.
Children's television icon Jamie Dunn, best known as the voice of the puppet Agro, has passed away at the age of 76. News of his death was confirmed by a radio industry source, with further details yet to be released. Dunn is survived by his wife, Maree, and their five children.
Dunn became a household name in the 1980s and 1990s as the creator and voice of the irreverent puppet Agro on 'Agro's Cartoon Connection'. The show ran for nine successful seasons, cementing Agro as a beloved cultural figure.
Beyond his television work, Dunn had a significant career in radio. He was a popular host on Brisbane's B105 Morning Crew until 2005 and later broadcast on stations including Zinc 96 and 1116 4BC. He even returned to Brisbane radio for a Saturday morning show on the Triple M network. Dunn also pursued other ventures, including an adults-only stage show tour, 'Agro Up Late with Jamie Dunn.' He had once explored the possibility of a big-budget movie about Agro, but the project never materialized.
