Veteran TSN<\/a> broadcaster Darren \u201cDutchy\u201d Dutchyshen, long-time host of SportsCentre<\/a><\/em>, has died. He was 57.<\/p>\n \u201cDarren Dutchyshen was a legend of Canadian sports broadcasting, a great teammate, and an essential part of TSN for the last three decades,\u201d stated Stewart Johnston, Senior Vice President, Sales & Sports, Bell Media, in a assertion to TSN<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cA larger-than-life personality, Darren\u2019s incredible sense of humour and magnetic energy made him a natural broadcaster who connected easily with viewers. His enthusiasm reminded us every day of why we love sports. Most significantly, Darren was a friend to all of us at TSN, and we will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\n TSN mourns the passing of our pal and teammate, Darren Dutchyshen.<\/p>\n STATEMENT: https:\/\/t.co\/mAK7vN6BMF<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/2hyzSAiJIL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 TSN (@TSN_Sports) May 16, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n Story continues beneath commercial<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Dutchyshen started his TSN profession in 1995 and have become a mainstay over the following three a long time.<\/p>\n He was born in Regina, Sask., and raised in Porcupine Plain, Sask. He minimize his enamel within the broadcast trade with early jobs at STV in Saskatoon and IMTV in Dauphin, Man. He went on to work seven years because the host of ITV\u2019s Sports Night<\/em> in Edmonton (now Global Edmonton).<\/p>\n His TSN profession started as weekend host of SportsDesk<\/em> and CFL Live<\/em>, earlier than transferring over to host the late night time version of SportsCentre<\/em>.<\/p>\n Dutchyshen was recognized with prostate most cancers in 2021, forcing him to step away from the published desk to maintain his well being. He returned to the published in September 2022, regardless of having metastatic most cancers current all through his physique.<\/p>\n \u201cThe place that I feel best is right here,\u201d he stated throughout his return to the SportsCentre<\/em> desk.<\/p>\n What a technique to finish off his first present again, @dutchysc<\/a>. pic.twitter.com\/48ZEyGqk3u<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 TSN (@TSN_Sports) September 20, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n Story continues beneath commercial<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u201cHe passed as he was surrounded by his closest loved ones<\/a>,\u201d the Dutchyshen household stated in a press release to TSN. \u201cHis sharp wit remained until his final moments, classically delivering plenty of jokes \u2014 most of them pretty good and all of them inappropriate.\u201d<\/p>\n TSN says it plans to honour Dutchyshen over the approaching days, inviting shut buddies and associates to share their recollections \u201cabout what made him truly one of a kind<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n Within an hour of the announcement of his passing Thursday, the time period \u201cRIP Dutchy\u201d started to development on X (previously Twitter), with sports activities followers and trade colleagues sharing their recollections and tributes.<\/p>\n The sports activities world loss a legend, Darren Dutchysen has handed away. RIP Dutchy \u2764\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/W6NbYarcJJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Spittin’ Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) May 16, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n \n\t\tTrending Now<\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tDocuments reveal previous of B.C. Sikh chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar\u2019s alleged killer<\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n \n\t\t\t\tListings surge met few patrons in April. What which means for spring housing market<\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n Story continues beneath commercial<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/d21y75miwcfqoq.cloudfront.net\/70c8fc80\")
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