Johnny Young, Icon of Australian TV, Passes Away | Australia News

Johnny Young, the beloved Australian TV icon and music legend who launched the groundbreaking “Young Talent Time,” has died at 79 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. A Dutch-born entertainer who made Australia his home, Johnny not only hosted the nation’s favorite youth show for 15 years but also penned chart-topping hits like “The Real Thing.” Inducted into both the Logies and ARIA Halls of Fame, his legacy lives on through generations of stars he nurtured—and the countless families who loved him. His family requests privacy as they grieve, with memorial details to follow. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/db8cce2fbfaf650a