Garry Maddox and Scolyer became friends while writing the memoir Brainstorm – his death ‘feels shocking and sudden and sad’.

The world-recognised pathologist survived for three years after being diagnosed with a savage form of brain cancer.

It was Richard Scolyer’s final wish that his passing be announced in his own words. This is his “final goodbye”, an open letter to all Australians that he penned before his final…

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.

The scientist, who died aged 59 on Sunday, helped save thousands of people through his groundbreaking skin cancer research.

‘My intention is for this letter to be published upon my passing – as my final farewell,’ famed cancer researcher writes

Garry Maddox, senior writer at the Herald and co-author of Brainstorm, remembers his friend Richard Scolyer as a 'beacon of positivity'.

Scolyer, who did pioneering work on immunotherapy, was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in 2023

Garry Maddox and Scolyer became friends while writing the memoir Brainstorm – his death ‘feels shocking and sudden and sad’.