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Australians Of The Year Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer pose for photos after the 2024 Australian of the Year Awards at the National Arboretum in Canberra, Jan. 25, 2024. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
The family of a world-renowned pathologist say his legacy will live on through his melanoma research and the inspirational way he dealt with his own brain cancer diagnosis.
Richard Scolyer, the 2024 Australian of the Year, will be honoured with a state funeral after his death on Sunday at the age of 59.