Alex MitchellJul 13, 2026 – 4.16pmPioneering pathologist and former Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer has been remembered for adding years to the lives of others through his melanoma research even as he battled the cancer that prematurely ended his life.Scolyer, who died aged 59 on June 7, was farewelled on Monday at a state memorial service at the Sydney Opera House that included a performance by Midnight Oil’s Peter Garrett and Jim Moginie.AAPSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles