Jamie Dunn was the larger-than-life character behind the beloved puppet Agro.
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Jamie Dunn, the charismatic entertainer known for bringing the cherished puppet Agro to life, has passed away at the age of 75.

For three decades, Dunn was an iconic figure in Australian television, enchanting audiences as the voice and personality behind the beloved children’s character.

In addition to his work on TV, Dunn enjoyed a successful career as a radio host.

Jamie Dunn was the larger-than-life character behind the beloved puppet Agro.
Jamie Dunn was the larger-than-life character behind the beloved puppet Agro. (Dominic Lorrimer)

He became a staple on Australian screens as the voice and puppeteer for popular shows such as Agro’s Cartoon Connection, Channel Seven’s Super Saturday, and The Super Sunday Show.

Dunn’s creative talents also shone through in his writing and co-production of holiday specials, including Agro’s Christmas Story in 1988 and A Very Agro Christmas in 1989.

Beyond his television accomplishments, Dunn made significant contributions to radio, thriving across various networks throughout his career.

He was an original member of the B105 Morning Crew alongside co-hosts Donna Lynch and Ian Skippen, when the station launched on the FM band in 1990.

The radio show proved to be popular and led the breakfast ratings until 2004.

Dunn played dual roles on the show with Agro also enjoying airtime.

Through his work on radio, Dunn raised money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation (RCHF).

Dunn brought Agro to life to three decades.
Dunn brought Agro to life for three decades. (Stephen James Lunam/Fairfax Media)

He once trekked more than 60 kilometres around Brisbane to raise money for the RCHF.

“I am passionate about raising funds to help sick kids as I have seen first hand how the Foundation puts our donations to work in better diagnoses, treatment and ultimately cures for our kids,” Dunn said at the time.

Dunn joined Zinc FM on the Sunshine Coast in 2006.

He and Agro presented the show Zinc Morning Zoo with co-hosts Ian Calder and Courtney Burns.

Dunn was an ambassador for Steve and Terri Irwin’s conservationist organisation Wildlife Warriors.

Dunn moved over to 4BC in Brisbane from 2009 to 2010 to present a talkback radio show.

Almost a decade later he returned to radio to host a Saturday morning show on the Triple M network.

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