Richard Scolyer, cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, dies aged 59
Summary
Professor Richard Scolyer, a leading cancer researcher and former Australian of the Year, has died at age 59. He was known for his work in melanoma and immunotherapy and shared his journey with brain cancer publicly before his death.Key Facts
- Richard Scolyer was a world-renowned pathologist and expert in melanoma cancer.
- He was diagnosed with inoperable grade-four brain cancer (glioblastoma) in May 2023.
- Scolyer underwent new immunotherapy treatments that slowed his cancer growth before it returned in early 2025.
- He publicly shared updates on his illness, including his cancer progression in March 2025 and his participation in a cancer charity event.
- In 2024, Scolyer was named Australian of the Year along with Georgina Long for their work on cancer immunotherapy.
- He was born in Tasmania and known for his approachable personality.
- Scolyer won multiple awards for cancer research and was an Officer of the Order of Australia.
- He expressed gratitude for public support and hoped to inspire others through his story.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.