PM pays tribute to 'bright light' and great Australian Richard Scolyer | ABC NEWS

Prime minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to his personal friend and neighbour Dr Richard Scolyer. The cancer research pioneer and former Australian of the Year died at the age of 59. Albanese says the world is a better place because of the contributions of Richard Scolyer. Scolyer's wife Dr Katie Nicoll has accepted an offer from the prime minister of a state funeral. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-08/professor-richard-scolyer-open-letter-death-cancer/106741140 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia