Former Capital Radio 604 and SuperSport presenter Darren Scott dies

DARREN Scott a host on Capital Radio 604, a radio station that broadcasted from transmitters located in the Transkei using Medium Wave (AM) on 603 kHz to audiences in South Africa during the apartheid era has passed away.

Scott was diagnosed with stage 4 malignant melanoma and after a lengthy battle with illness passed away on Tuesday, was with  Hot 102.7 FM.

He previously worked as a SuperSport presenter.

Capital Radio presenters included Alan Mann, John Berks, Martin Bailie, Oscar Renzi, Kevin Savage, Tony Murrell, Alan Khan, Dave Guselli, Barry Lambert, Kenny Maistry, Jeremy Mansfield and Treasure Tshabalala.

Other well-known radio stations that Scott worked for included East Coast Radio, 5FM, Radio Bop and also presented his 'Just Plain Breakfast' show on Jacaranda. 

In a post on social media, Hot 102.7 FM said, "It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of a Hot 1027 radio legend. Earlier today, Darren Scott lost his battle to cancer.

"He fought the battle for many years. The last few months have been very difficult for Darren with numerous hospital stays.

"Darren will be remembered for his passion for radio, wit, creativity and charitable work. He will be missed by all of us at Hot 1027 and listeners across the country. Our condolences go out to Darren’s boys, Mark and Matthew and the rest of the family. Rest in peace, Darren. We will miss you."

Tributes

Lianca Lianca - "Another voice of my childhood has gone silent. RIP Darren Scott. Alongside legends Jeremy Mansfield, Mark Pilgrim, and Kevin Savage — you were the soundtrack to our youth. Your voices filled our homes, our cars, our lives. You carried me through heartache, late-night studying, and unforgettable memories. Thank you for the laughs, the music, the memories. Gone, but never forgotten."

Shawn Karpakis - "RIP Darren another legend in Radio gone condolences to his family."

Marco Dos Santos - "R.I.P Darren Scott. My condolences to the family, friends and colleagues at Hot FM."

Natasha Govender - "We have lost a great voice and personality , a Legend that will always be remembered. May your soul RIP, Darren Scott."

Susan Mary Cersosimo - "What a sad day for all who knew Darren Scott but he is finally free from the suffering. I had the privilege of meeting Darren in person what a fantastic person. A true legend indeed RIP Darren."

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