Tributes pour in for radio icon Darren Scott: ‘His warm spirit touched millions’
Veteran radio host Darren Scott has passed early on Tuesday after a long battle with skin cancer.
Photo: Facebook/Darren Scott
Radio presenter Darren Scott passed away on Tuesday (27 May). He was 61.
Scott has been a presenter for over 40 years on several major stations across South Africa, including 5FM, 702, Jacaranda FM, East Coast Radio, HOT 102.7FM, as well as on Supersport.
He battled aggressive skin cancer for many years before succumbing to his illness.
He is survived by his two sons, Matthew and Mark.
Tributes are pouring in for Scott, with many friends and colleagues praising his work over the years.
South Africa is celebrating the life of Darren Scott, a veteran radio presenter whose iconic voice and warm spirit touched millions. Scott sadly passed away on 27 May 2025 after a courageous battle with stage four melanoma.https://t.co/OkoSexVK2c
— Good Things Guy (@GoodThingsGuy) May 27, 2025
Sarah-Kate Accetta, Scott’s ex-wife, expresses deep gratitude for all the support he received from friends and fans through his diagnosis and treatment.