Darren Dutchyshen: 1966 - 2024

Long-time TSN broadcaster Darren Dutchyshen passed away on Wednesday. He was 57. Rod Smith, who worked alongside Darren for many years, remembers the career and life of our beloved friend and teammate.

[therealestnoah]

One of the titans of Canadian broadcasting, RIP Dutchy😢

[billystan]

An entire generation grew up watching this legend. Very sorry and condolences to Dutch’s family.

[cdizzle]

Dutchie was nothing short of a beauty and an absolute beast. 57 is too young. Rest in peace.

[robm]

I’m 56, have Prostate Cancer, and have watched Dutchie for decades. This strikes close to home on many fronts and I can only imagine what his family is going through right now. I send my sincere condolences to Darren’s family and all his friends.

[J-dezs]

Childhood memories...
Getting ready for school with sportscenter in the background, listening to Darren Dutchyshen commentate the highlights. Going to miss him.😔
Rip Dutchy.

[KillerManzarek]

As a French Canadian, I watch TSN more than RDS because of people like him. RIP Dutch

[bentencho]

As synonymous with TSN as anyone. One of the pillars of Canadian TV.... RIP.

[daviau]

It’s crazy how someone you never met but see on tv everyday becomes like a part of you. Condolences to family and friends.

[Caleyfan]

A legend. He lived next to my grade 2 teacher. I remember she told the class that after a massive snow storm he was up at 5:30am shoveling her drive so that she could get to work. Pure class

[supmofo]

RIP Dutchy. After all those years growing up and watching you and learning English along the way, it feels like we were friends. For me, TSN will always mean Dutchy, James Duthie, Bob McKenzie, Rod Smith and Gord Miller—a true dream team.

[AnotherAverageCanuck]

TSN won’t be the same without him. Thank you Dutch for talking sports and brining a smile to all Canadians every night.

[blaird]

I just realized how iconic his voice is. When I think of sportcentre, all that comes to mind is his voice. He was sportscentre. Period. Don't think there will be another like him. Rest in peace big man!

[snowmanism]

This one hurts. I grew up in Alberta and loved watching Dutch do the sports highlights every night on his own show. When I moved to Ontario I was excited when I found out he had joined TSN. This is a tough one.. Thanks for everything Dutch. You are one of the best.

[happycanayjian]

Man, this one hurts. When Dutchy did that Sandra Schmirler tribute, my dad was in the hospital undergoing chemo for leukaemia and I happened to be visiting him. He was such a fan of Sandra’s, being from Saskatchewan and all, and I remember he started to cry at the news of her passing and Dutchy’s tribute, something I never saw him do before. Just 13 days later, my father would succumb to his illness as well. RIP, Darren. You were a beauty.

[geraldpirioua]

I'm french guy, from France, and i knew, recognise and appreciate this great journalist.

[kridanchaleeamphaiphong]

2 legends gone in such a short time of each other. Bob’s voice for the games you could watch and Dutch’s for the games you couldn’t. Thanks for everything boys.

[STARREDGE]

I grew up watching dutchy from 95 until recently, he will be dearly missed ❤ rest in peace big man

[adrianlindsay]

What a UNIT! I'm sorry he's gone but thankful for all the laughs and good times along the way. Also grateful to have grown up in the same province. Will miss you Dutch. RIP

[Onlytheclouds]

If you grew up in the 90s and 00s this guy was on your tv every day. Gone too soon. Rest easy Dutchy.

[neokasu]

I always stayed up late past my bedtime growing up to watch Sportsdesk. RIP Dutch!