Radio broadcaster Darren Scott has died after a lengthy battle with stage four cancer.

Darren passed away at the age of 61 following a prolonged fight with stage 4 malignant melanoma, as confirmed by South African radio station HOT 102.7FM in a statement released on Tuesday.

Malignant melanoma, also referred to as metastatic melanoma, occurs when skin cancer expands from its original location to other areas of the body, including the lymph nodes and internal organs.

Darren leaves behind his two sons, Mark and Matthew. His family, friends, and colleagues have come together to honor the memory of the ‘dedicated’ and cherished radio personality.

His former partner Sarah-Kate Accetta told East Coast Radio that she and their two sons have to learn to face life without him.

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South African radio broadcaster Darren Scott has died after a lengthy battle with stage four cancer

Darren is survived by his two sons Mark and Matthew, while his loved ones and colleagues have also flocked to pay tribute to the ‘dedicated’ and beloved radio star

‘As we make our way back home now, to not only commemorate his life, but to learn how to face life without him, I ask from the bottom of my heart: please pray for the boys,’ she said.

‘Their world has changed forever, and we need every bit of strength we can hold onto. I will cherish the opportunity to fill their days with laughter and love, with the many, many wild, wonderful, and unforgettable stories about their dad.’

Meanwhile, HOT 102.7FM Breakfast presenter Simon Parkinson said: ‘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.’ 

‘When we started the original HOT brand, Darren was the first person I called. And he said, ”I’m in. Let’s go”,’ the station’s founder Lloyd Madurai recalled. ‘And I saw the happiness in Darren again.’

His friend and colleague Ian F added: ‘There was never a moment together without a funny chirp or a laugh.’

His close friend of 15 years Will Scott praised Darren for inspiring him to pursue a career in radio himself.

‘Darren was my best friend for 15 years before we ever worked together professionally,’ he said. 

Darren passed away aged 61 after a lengthy battle with stage 4 malignant melanoma, South African radio station HOT 102.7FM confirmed in a statement on Tuesday

Darren marked 40 years in radio last year and was inducted into South Africa’s Radio Awards Hall of Fame in an unforgettable achievement

He has worked for South African radio stations including Radio Bop, 5FM, Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio

‘He played a huge role in me pursuing a career in radio. When his son Mark was born, Darren walked around with a smile for two years. 

‘And even when things got tough, he kept fighting for his family. He was the most talented broadcaster I’ve ever worked with.’ 

Darren marked 40 years in radio last year and was inducted into South Africa’s Radio Awards Hall of Fame in an unforgettable achievement.

He has worked for South African radio stations including Radio Bop, 5FM, Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio.