Darren Dutchyshen: 1966 - 2024

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Published 2024-05-16
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.
All Comments (21)
  • @therealestnoah
    One of the titans of Canadian broadcasting, RIP Dutchy😱
  • @cdizzle
    Dutchie was nothing short of a beauty and an absolute beast. 57 is too young. Rest in peace.
  • @billystan2403
    An entire generation grew up watching this legend. Very sorry and condolences to Dutch’s family.
  • @robm9999
    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-de3zs
    Childhood memories... Getting ready for school with sportscenter in the background, listening to Darren Dutchyshen commentate the highlights. Going to miss him.😔 Rip Dutchy.
  • @bentencho
    As synonymous with TSN as anyone. One of the pillars of Canadian TV.... RIP.
  • @KillerManzarek
    As a French Canadian, I watch TSN more than RDS because of people like him. RIP Dutch
  • @happycanayjian1582
    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.
  • @Onlytheclouds
    If you grew up in the 90s and 00s this guy was on your tv every day. Gone too soon. Rest easy Dutchy.
  • @AnotherAverageCanuck
    TSN won’t be the same without him. Thank you Dutch for talking sports and brining a smile to all Canadians every night.
  • @daviau7884
    It’s crazy how someone you never met but see on tv everyday becomes like a part of you. Condolences to family and friends.
  • @03blaird
    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!
  • @Caleyfan86
    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
  • @STARREDGE
    I grew up watching dutchy from 95 until recently, he will be dearly missed ❀ rest in peace big man
  • @adrianlindsay3194
    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
  • @itsgryme1081
    Whoa, this is sad news. Dutch was a mainstay in every Canadian home growing up. He will be missed. RIP brother
  • @snowman22ism
    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.
  • @grekounas
    Man, i barely remember a time when he wasn't on TSN. RIP Dutch.
  • @humanbeing2420
    I'm American and was not familiar with his work, but he seems like a remarkable guy and a great broadcaster. RIP.