James Valentine Dies After Long Illness

Introduction

James Valentine died on Wednesday at home. He was 64 years old. He was a famous radio host and musician in Australia. He had cancer for two years.

Main Body

James had cancer in his throat. This is a very serious sickness. He stopped working to get medical help. He talked about his sickness on the radio. He wanted to help other people understand it. Later, the cancer grew in his stomach. He stopped working at the ABC radio station after 25 years. James chose a special law in New South Wales. This law lets very sick people choose when to die. His family said this helped him feel calm. He had a party with his friends and leaders before he died. The Governor-General gave him a special medal for his great work. She gave the medal to his children.

Conclusion

James has a wife and two children. People remember him for his music and his radio shows. He was very honest about his illness.

Vocabulary Learning

cancer
a serious disease where cells grow too much癌症
Example:She is getting treatment for cancer.
died
to stop living死亡
Example:His grandfather died last year.
honest
telling the truth or not lying誠實的
Example:He was always honest about his feelings.
medal
a small metal object given as a prize獎章
Example:She won a medal for her great work.
sickness
a health problem or illness疾病
Example:He stayed home because of sickness.