Brisbane media personality and the voice behind the beloved puppet Agro, Jamie Dunn, has died.

Dunn, who was 76, was a longstanding host of the B105 breakfast program but was known across the country as Agro — a puppet made out of a bath mat that rose to fame in the 1990s.

His station shared the news on social media, stating “we’ve lost a legend of B105”.

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Dunn was a longstanding host of the B105 breakfast program. (ABC News)

Known for his brash and unapologetic humour, Dunn began his entertainment career in the 1960s, as a drummer in the band The Platter Pushers.

But he would go on to be best known for his role as the mischievous co-host of Agro’s Cartoon Connection on the Seven Network.

Jill Ray, Dunn and Agro’s co-host on Agro’s Cartoon Connection, said he was a “really interesting man … extremely talented, funny”.

“Some would say he was my partner in crime on TV,” she said.

“You loved him, you hated him, or you loved and hated him all at once.”

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Jill Ray, pictured with Dunn at his second wedding, says he was her “partner in crime” on TV. (Supplied: Jill Ray)

Ray said Dunn “wouldn’t care” how he was remembered.

“He wouldn’t care if it’s a good story or a bad story,” she said.

“Like he’d say — any publicity is good publicity.”

Friend of “many years” and current head of programming for the Smooth FM network Peter Clay said Dunn’s death came as a shock. 

“I was lucky enough to spend a lot of time with him over my career, both in radio and television,” Mr Clay said. 

“Jamie has shaped my career and certainly has shaped what I’m like outside of work, too, with a few of his cheeky habits.”

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Peter Clay (left) says Dunn influenced his career and his life outside work.

He said the time he spent with Dunn was “very dear” to him. 

“There was a side of Jamie that was very fatherly, loving, caring … [he was a] generous person that did a lot for his community.

“A very loving family man as well.”

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said he was “sad to hear” about Dunn’s passing.

“For so many Queensland kids like me growing up in the 80s and 90s, Agro’s Cartoon Connection was a daily dose of chaos, laughter and cheeky humour,” he said.

“Jamie’s quick wit and comic timing turned a puppet into a cultural icon that entertained a generation of Aussies.

“Jamie was a proud Brisbane talent who brought joy to millions of homes across the country.”

Dunn had recently posted online about having heart problems.