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'Never be forgotten': Tributes pour in for Richard Scolyer
Cancer expert Richard Scolyer remembered as loving family man making a difference to lives of patients Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 11:38am In short: Melanoma pathologist Richard Scolyer, who died from brain cancer, is being remembered by his family as a loving man. His brother-in-law read a statement on behalf of the family saying his passing has left a big hole in their lives. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Professor Scolyer's wife, Katie Nicholl, has accepted an offer for a state funeral.
'What a legacy': Pioneering researcher Richard Scolyer dies aged 59
Professor Richard Scolyer dies aged 59 leaving behind legacy of revolutionary brain cancer research Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 12:06am Former Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer has died aged 59 after fighting the "worst of the worst brain cancers". His legacy: fast-tracking revolutionary cancer treatment by volunteering to be "patient zero" in a radical approach to treating his tumour. Scolyer fought the aggressive brain cancer for almost three years, defying the terrible survival odds.
Former Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer's 'final farewell'
Open letter from Richard Scolyer released following death Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 6:14am An open letter from former Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer to "All Australians" has been released following his death last night. The renowned pathologist and melanoma researcher was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in 2023. He was given just six to eight months to live, but managed to stave off the disease for almost two years with experimental immunotherapy treatment.
How Richard Scolyer made his mark in melanoma research
How Richard Scolyer made his mark in melanoma research Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 4:57am Richard Scolyer, the renowned Australian pathologist who died on Sunday at the age of 59, was instrumental in lowering melanoma deaths across the country. "Whatever happens, I feel like there will be a legacy from what Georgina, our team and I have tried to do," the former Australian of the Year wrote in his 2024 memoir, Brainstorm. Through consultation on external specimens, with diagnostic and classification...
Richard Scolyer shares his ‘greatest lesson’ in open letter to Australians before famed cancer researcher’s death aged 59
‘My intention is for this letter to be published upon my passing – as my final farewell,’ Scolyer wroteRichard Scolyer, cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, dies aged 59Richard Scolyer, acclaimed melanoma researcher who tried experimental treatment on his own brain cancer – obituaryFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesAn open letter to all Australians from Prof Richard A Scolyer AO16 December 1966 – 7 June 2026 Continue reading...
Richard Scolyer, cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, dies aged 59
Scolyer, who did pioneering work on immunotherapy, was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in 2023Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastProf Richard Scolyer, the world-renowned cancer researcher and former Australian of the Year, has died at the age of 59.Scolyer’s family shared a statement the eminent pathologist and melanoma expert penned before his final stages of illness.
Richard Scolyer, cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, dies aged 59
Scolyer, who did pioneering work on immunotherapy, was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in 2023Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastProf Richard Scolyer, the world-renowned cancer researcher and former Australian of the Year, has died at the age of 59.Scolyer’s family shared a statement the eminent pathologist and melanoma expert penned before his final stages of illness.
Richard Scolyer Has Died
Australian doctor who underwent world-first brain tumour treatment dies Pioneering Australian doctor Richard Scolyer has died, three years after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. Scolyer, 59, made global headlines for his decision to undergo a risky world-first experimental treatment for his glioblastoma at the hands of his friend Professor Georgina Long - based on the pair's own scientific breakthroughs in skin cancer. Their work on advanced melanoma - once a death sentence -...
Pioneering cancer specialist who became test case for world-first experimental treatment dies
Pioneering cancer specialist who became test case for world-first experimental treatment dies Prof Richard Scolyer’s groundbreaking work on immunotherapy revolutionised treatment of advanced melanoma - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Richard Scolyer, the pioneering Australian cancer specialist who became a test case for an experimental brain tumour treatment, died on Sunday night. His death prompted a wave of tributes for his transformative work in melanoma care. Scolyer, pathologist and...
What is glioblastoma and why is it so hard to treat?
Glioblastoma is one of the deadliest cancers — why is it so hard to treat? Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 2:01pm The death of former Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer overnight came after a multi-year fight with one of the most difficult to treat cancers. Glioblastoma is known as the most aggressive form of brain cancer.