Humble, heroic, selfless: Richard Scolyer beat the cancer odds but finally lost the battle
- Posted on June 7, 2026
- By The Age
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Humble, heroic, selfless: Richard Scolyer beat the cancer odds but finally lost the battle
The world-renowned pathologist and researcher, who was joint Australian of the Year for 2024, became nationally known after being diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour.