Darren Scott lauded as 'dedicated radio person'
Legendary radio broadcaster Darren Scott has died at the age of 61.
Scott lost a battle with stage four malignant melanoma cancer on Tuesday.
He worked at Radio Bop, 5FM, Jacaranda FM, East Coast Radio, and HOT 102.7FM.
On Jacaranda FM, the radio veteran hosted the 'Just Plain Breakfast' show in the early 2000s.
Last year, Scott was inducted into the Radio Awards Hall of Fame after marking four decades behind the microphone.
His employer, HOT 102.7 FM, confirmed his passing in a statement, saying Scott fought the disease with grit, humour, and determination for years.
"The pain of this loss is raw, and the void left behind is impossible to measure. Darren was many things: a gifted communicator, a music lover, a sports encyclopaedia, a deeply spiritual soul, and a loyal friend," the radio station said in a statement.
HOT 102.7FM Breakfast presenter Simon Parkinson said that Scott brought a sense of fun, professionalism, and total commitment to the craft wherever he went.
“Darren was the most dedicated radio person I’ve ever known, at one stage he was doing two live shows a day — breakfast in one province and drive in another. Who does six hours of live radio every day? Darren Scott.”
Longtime friend and colleague Will Scott said he had known Darren for 15 years before working with him.
“Even when things got tough, he kept fighting for his family. He was the most talented broadcaster I’ve ever worked with.
He is survived by his sons, Mark and Matthew.
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