Australian entertainer Johnny Young, best known as the host of “Young Talent Time,” dies at age 79 following a battle with pancreatic cancer, reports say.

Multiple outlets describe him as a leading figure associated with the long-running talent program. They agree on the basic details of his death and his public profile through the show, which made him a recognizable presence for audiences over many years.

Coverage focuses largely on his association with “Young Talent Time,” with both sources citing the pancreatic cancer illness as the cause of death. No additional differing claims about the circumstances surrounding his passing are presented in the available reports.