Thousands farewell ‘national treasurer’ Professor Richard Scolyer
Thousands of people gathered at the Sydney Opera House to pay tribute to Professor Richard Scolyer, a renowned pathologist who passed away from glioblastoma. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese honored him as a national treasure and a medical revolutionary.
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Scolyer was a globally significant figure in melanoma research whose work has extended countless lives.
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shares Share article Pioneering Australian pathologist Professor Richard Scolyer has been remembered as a “national treasure” and a man who loved life at a memorial service attended by thousands of people.
More than 2500 people gathered at the Sydney Opera House on Monday including his family, friends, colleagues, members of the public and Australian leaders.
Peter Garrett AO, Martin Rotsey and Freyja Garbett perform at the State Memorial Service for Professor Richard Scolyer AO at the Sydney Opera House. Sydney Morning Herald
The leading melanoma pathologist died at age of 59 on June 7 after a three-year battle with glioblastoma .
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese led the tributes, describing Scolyer as a “national treasure” and “a man grounded in the love of his family”.
“What a truly remarkable life it was,” Albanese said.
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