Delvene Delaney

Delaney was born in Mackay, Queensland, Australia, on 26 August 1951, the beauty pageant winner found fame on Australian television in the 1970s, initially as a weather presenter on Brisbane television.[1] She followed this with stints in soap operas The Box as Penny O'Brien in 1974, and The Young Doctors as nurse Jojo Adams[2] from 1976 to 1977.[3]

Delaney became better known as a recurring cast member of The Paul Hogan Show in the late 1970s.[4] She also made regular appearances as a panel member on the game show Blankety Blanks from 1977 to 1979. She was co-presenter on the quiz show Sale of the Century from 1982 to 1986.[5][6] She now works for the Byron Bay Animal Hospital.

Delaney was married to The Paul Hogan Show co-star John Cornell for 44 years[7][8] until his death in July 2021.[9] They have two children, Allira[10] and Liana Cornell. Liana is a model and actress, and Allira is a photographer.

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