Reflecting on Richard Scolyer's legacy

Richard Scolyer, the leading melanoma pathologist and former Australian of the Year who revolutionised cancer research, has died at age 59.He leaves behind an incredible legacy, having volunteered himself as "patient zero" in a radical approach to treat an aggressive brain tumour.In an open letter published after his death, Scolyer described his life as one "filled with happiness, optimism, opportunity and passion".