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 2023

• Richard Scolyer, acclaimed melanoma researcher who tried experimental treatment on his own brain cancer - obituary

• Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates

• Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast

Prof 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.