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RIP Darren Scott: SA stars who lost their battle with cancer
Popular shock jock Darren Scott's death has no doubt came as a shock to many South Africans. Earlier this week, the veteran radio presenter lost his long battle with melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer.
The 61-year-old former – who worked for 5FM, East Coast Radio, and more recently, HOT 102.7FM r-
His funeral details have yet to be made public.
On Tuesday, 27 May, South Africans woke up to the sad news of Darren Scott's passing.
The radio star had been diagnosed with melanoma in 1986, which recently turned aggressive in 2023. He leaves behind an ex-wife, Sarah-Kate, and two sons, Matthew and Mark.
Sadly, Darren Scott is not the only well-known South African who lost their battle with cancer.
Don Mlangeni
In April, the former Isidingo actor died after a brief battle with prostate cancer. The veteran actor kept his illness a secret from the public.
Michelle Botes
In December 202, one of SA soapie's original villains- the actress who played Cherel De Villiers- died of a rare and incurable blood cancer.
Zoleka Mandela
In 2023, the granddaughter of the late Nelson Mandela lost her battle with breast cancer, which had tragically spread throughout her body.
Derek Watts
Like Darren Scott, the former Carte Blanche presenter, also died from an aggressive form of melanoma.
Angie Oeh
The Afrikaans rapper – real name Angelique Greeff – lost her battle with stage four lung cancer in 2023. She was just 24 years old.
James Alexander
In 2023, the Binnelanders actor died after a secret four-year battle with head and neck cancer. He was 45 years old.
Mark Pilgrim
The beloved radio personality died from stage four lung cancer in 2023. Mark had shared his year-long cancer battle with his fans on his social media accounts.
Jeremy Mansfield
In 2022, Jeremy – also a veteran radio presenter – died after being diagnosed with stage four liver cancer just months earlier.
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