One of the titans of Canadian broadcasting, RIP Dutchy😢

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

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 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="330">5:30</a>am shoveling her drive so that she could get to work. Pure class

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

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

As an Edmontonian, we had the pleasure of watching Dutch hone in craft on local ITV. I know that many of us we proud to have him as our “adopted son” when he went onto greater things with TSN. Although your stay in Edmonton was brief, Thanks Dutch for making our small piece of the world a better place. Rest in peace Sir

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.

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

Thank you for getting me through my teens/early adulthood. Love ya Dutch.

Whoa, this is sad news. Dutch was a mainstay in every Canadian home growing up. He will be missed. RIP brother

My father's favourite broadcaster (which Darren thought was awesome), I met Mr. Dutchyshen a few times over the last year or so at Sunnybrook Hospital here in Toronto, where both of had been going for cancer related appointments. He looked good, though it was obvious the cancer hadn't been eradicated totally. He & his wife were lovely people, & my thoughts and prayers are there for his family & friends. R.I.P. sir, it was an honour to make your acquaintance & share some funny sports moments with you.

Man, i barely remember a time when he wasn't on TSN. RIP Dutch.

I'm American and was not familiar with his work, but he seems like a remarkable guy and a great broadcaster. RIP.

You will never find a sports broadcaster anywhere more universally loved than Dutchy. He always brought that extra style to your highlight packages that gave them more life even though you couldn't care about the teams playing.

RIP Dutch. As an immigrant to Ontario in the early 2000’s, Dutch and TSN taught me Hockey. Sad to hear of Darren’s passing.

Feels like a loss of a family member . Growing up always watching SC with Dutch. So many memories.

Rest In Peace Dutch. I have had the privilege of meeting you several times and always a laugh was present. Thank you for your love of sports. God Bless Dutch. You’ll be missed.

Every morning for my entire childhood I watched TSN before going to school. Always loved Dutchyshen. He will be greatly missed.

RIP Dutchy. We lost a great one today. Thanks for all the memories

As an American, TSN's coverage was something I got to see only occasionally, but I always remembered Dutch. Someone that good at his job sticks out even when you're just a kid. He is a legend, an integral part of sports coverage in Canada, and will certainly be missed. RIP.

My heart hurts today. I absolutely loved the way he did the highlights of every sport , with his signature ''BANG!'' when either a baseball was hit hard for a home run or a one timer in hockey. He was elite at his job and I can't remember ANYONE complaining about his work. An absolute beauty taken way too soon, RIP Dutchy 😢

From Edmonton, thanks for the great memories, RIP Dutch....

Darren is an absolute legend and made the broadcasts next level.

I remember Dutchy from his ITV days in Edmonton and then on to TSN. Was such a nice guy. Condolences to his loved ones. RIP

Three decades & many hrs of my life were spent watching Dutchy squeeze every bit of juice out of sports highlights. His style, smile, wit & energy will leave an imprint at the TSN sports desk as big as the man himself! Rest peacefully big fella!

Oh, man. I grew up watching Darren. He was awesome, and one of the key reasons I ever watched TSN. RIP, buddy. I can't believe this. Comes out of nowhere.

The tears coming from my eyes are thank yous for all the nights you kept me company. I spent so much time alone as child that TSN was like a warm blanket that made me feel safe. Thank you Darren Dutchysen and TSN. RIP Dutchy.

This is a hard one....got to think of Dutchy whenever talking about great Canadian Sportscasters...you will be missed, but never forgotten. Rest Well, Darren. You were amongst the BEST!!!

RIP Dutch. You were a part of our days for nearly 30 years on TSN Thank you for making our sports news come to life! You were a true pro! As a kid I always remember thinking “man, Dutch is JACKED! He should be a linebacker in the CFL!”- Thanks for the great memories! Rest easy big guy! Our lives were all a bit better because of you!

😢😢😢 I don't remember a time when Dutch wasn't on TSN. This news hit me harder than I thought it would. Rest in peace Dutch😢

That voice. That smile. Pure adolescent memories of him covering all the biggest highlight packages both joyous or painful. Part of the fabric of all of our lives, taken far too soon. Rest well, Dutch. ❤

NOOOOO! 😢 This guy was my whole childhood! I love you Dutch! Thank you for everything!!❤👊🏻 Rest in Paradise!!

I have watched Dutch right from the very start of his years with TSN and loved his style and enthusiasm. Nice job TSN. You captured the man in this tribute. RIP my friend.

Hearing the news this morning felt like a gut punch. Always loved his on and off air personality. My sympathies to his family and the TSN crew.

Nobody in this country watched CFL without Dutchy along side them. Nobody in this country watched sports without Dutchy even when he wasn’t there. He was. Let his light shine on this beautiful country & its beautiful sports. I grew up with Dutch at TSN consistently. He was always there man! RIP Dutch! God Bless.

He was one of the pillars of the golden age of the TSN era. I loved his personality and what he brought to sports broadcasting. He would go off script, wasn't afraid to joke and make it his own. RIP Dutchy!

Shocking to read this. Haven't lived in Canada in a long time and was devastated to see he died. Dutch was a beaut! RIP!

As a kid i remember watching sportscenter and as i grew up i swear he never aged.. and never skipped a beat. Me and my small group of friends have adored hockey since we were 5, im 31 now and i feel that its only right to comment on this legendary human being, ive always loved watching hockey but he made the highlights more entertaining than the game sometimes.. Thank you for the countless memories, i wish that kids now could experience sportscenter highlights with you hosting. Rest in paradise Dutchy ❤

I grew up in Edmonton, and grew up listening to Dutchie. This is absolutely devastating news. Rest easy sir, and thank you.

Canada lost a broadcasting legend. Grew up watching you. Wont be the same. RIP Dutchy!

Man.... Waking up to this news was both shocking and tough. As a Saskatchewan kid who loved sports and was proud of where I came from, I can't think of somebody who embodied Saskatchewan better than Dutchy. My childhood memories of watching SportsDesks and SportsCenter are filled with Dutchy and I actually had the opportunity to meet him a few times. Super kind and nice and always took a few minutes out of his day to chat about sports and take pictures. He will definitely be missed.

Rest in peace. Dutch was a big part of my youth. Heck, we're similar age but I grew up watching him on TSN. Like he said he was healthy for 55 years of his life and then suddenly it hits you. Life isn't fair.

First watched him in Edmonton in the 1090s. This guy was a pleasure to tune into. He WAS the show . Yet sincere .

Hard to believe we shall never hear that voice call a highlight pack again

Although I didn't know him from my home province of Sask, I did meet him years ago at TSN Studios in Toronto. I was visiting my friend Jim Van Horne in studio and I met Dutch. He was a remarkable and affable guy and once he knew I was from Saskatchewan. as he was, the floodgates of friendship and camaraderie opened. He's going to be missed by family, friends colleagues and fans of his work. RIP Dutch.

Wonderful tribute. The most recognized voice on sports centre. He was great at what he did. Rest easy big guy, gone far too soon. ❤️

Beautiful Memorial. I wish I had known him. RIP Dutch. Seems like a great guy.

TSN Sportscentre with Jen Hedger and Dutch was a Canadian Sports broadcasting icon. Watched him for years and years. LOVED his BIG voice, and attitude and his great suits, but it was his zest and passion for delivering sports highlights each and everyday that made him great, and will make me miss him. Two thumbs up! Dutchy, you were a beauty!! Rest in Peace, Dutch.

Much respect to an integral pro and may I say what a marvelous tribute from his brothers in arms at TSN. I really feel it for you guys over there. Beautiful video boys🙌🏻

The absolute best at going over the games highlights, added his own insight and commentary, always positive with his exuberant flair. When I think of TSN, old school from the beginning, he's there. Sadly now he leaves a void. Thank you Dutchy. RIP

spent my entire childhood watching Darren. RIP, you are a legend in Canada

I can't watch baseball highlights without remembering his " back to back jacks" quote. RIP Dutch you were one of the greats

When Dutch came to Edmonton we knew we had a gem. Grateful to grow up watching him.

As a Californian I've never heard of this man but I'm sorry for your loss.

Dutchy, a true Canadian sports media icon. I watched his sports coverage from his days in Saskatchewan to his rise in TSN. Years of enjoying his wit and obvious passion for sports he covered was was what stood out to me. He always seemed happy and loved what he did. He will be missed by sports fans across the nation. My condolences to his friends and family.

I remember dutchie in Edmonton doing sports night at 11 pm on ITV. Will miss this man

Oh wow 😢 I had the privilege of meeting Dutch during an Argos game several years ago. It was like we had known each other forever. He even hugged me as we said goodbye. Maybe a 5 minute conversation but it was amazing. Thank you for your time Dutch. RIP 😢

What crushing news. To my shame I didn't even know he was ill. A big thank you to the legend Rod Smith for narrating that beautiful tribute. It must have been very difficult given how close the two of them were. Dutchy loved his job and it showed. I'm glad I was able to meet him briefly in 2011 during the KCT in Sackville NB. He seemed like such a jovial person and I'm sure he made the lives of those who were close to him, better. Goodbye, Dutchy, you will be missed. Say hi to Schultzy when you see him.

Dutchy was an absolute beauty, easily one of the most memorable and recognizable voices attached to a highlight package. Canada just lost another great in sports broadcasting, rest in peace big guy. 💔

"Back to back jacks!", when 2 teammates hit consecutive homeruns..... "back, back, back, back, back... gone!" - when someone hit a tapemeasure homerun. Dutchy lit up the screen from his first day on TSN. I can remember my brother and I talking about the new guy on TSN - the big guy, Darren Something - we couldn't even say his last name.. Lol. But he will be missed. Thank you for giving so much to so many, Dutch. Prayers to his family.

Dutch was a titan of sports broadcasting. I didn't know him personally but my thoughts are with the Dutchyshen family, and those who knew him best, at this time. RIP Dutch. You made many people's lives more colorful and interesting and you can't ask for a better legacy than that.

i got to spend a few days with him playing pool in june 2000. this guy was so full of life it was impossible to measure. such a great dude. lived for his wife and family. what a time we had. both our nicknames were the same. we laughed and joked who the real dutchy was lol of course it was him...... the world lost a great one today. so sad to hear. thanks for the jokes, the good times and most of all the advice and kind words to a young man chasing his dreams. what a loss

I always got excited seeing his highlight package. He was on point and had a way with words when describing sports. You will be missed sir. RIP ❤

Crossed paths with Dutch many times in downtown Toronto, we went to the same YMCA. Always said hello to one another and occasionally chatted about hockey. Sending my condolences to his family and those closest to him. He was a special guy that will surely be missed.

Dutch was an icon in sports journalism, more memorable than anyone. He will be missed by anyone who follows sports in Canada. RiP

One of the best Saskatchewanians ever. He will forever be apart of my childhood, grew up with him every morning. RIP Dutch!

RIP Dutch you were Sportscenter and always made us as viewers feel like your friend. 😢

Perfect tribute. Tears but so happy I heard him on Sports Centre.

Authentic. That was his trademark, he was very much an honest journalist with his heart on his sleeve. His early passing reminds everyone to cherish each day. Retire early if you can.

Dutchy was a huge part of growing up with sports in Canada for me. I was taken aback when I saw the video/thumbnail. What a showman and homie he was. RIP

My admiration for Dutchy growing up and even as an adult is unparalleled. I never met him but felt like I’ve known him my whole life, always managing to bring a smile to my face. May his carefree spirit live on. RIP big man ❤️

RIP Dutch, thanks for your great work

Going to school in the morning, coming back to hear his voice give me the sports highlights! Memories that last a lifetime. Totally shocked he passed away. Gone too soon. RIP, condolences to family and everyone close to him

This is heartbreaking. He was so consistent in my life when it came to sports highlights, that I kind of took for granted that he won't be there forever. Condolences to his friends and loved ones. Rest in Peace, Dutch

Thank you Dutch!! Canada will remember you as the icon you are

I've watched this man for decades, starting with Sports Night in Edmonton. I'm surprisingly emotional. RIP!

Thank you, Dutchy. For being a friend without knowing who I am. To a fellow Saskatchewanite, Rider fan and Sask tough friend, I will miss you. RIP, friend.

Rest in Peace, Dutchy. As an American who lived in Canada during much of my formative years, I watched countless hours of TSN with you behind the desk. May you and your family find peace in your passing. Thank you for everything, you absolute legend.

💙💙🤘🤘 His presence, his cadence with his reporting, his overall general manner… a legendary, distinguishable voice that will be missed. Condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

I enjoyed watching Darren Dutchysen's sportscast and commentating on TSN as he was legendary on so many levels. My condolences to his Family, friends and loved ones. May he RIP and always be remembered as Canada and Canadian Sports television lost an Excellent human being.

Fell in love with hockey watching Dutchie and the boys on TSN. RIP, will be sorely missed

Before TSN, Dutchy was the host of Sports Night on ITV. That's where I first observed the difference between a sportscaster and an extremely talented sportscaster. His energy, his knowledge, his passion was unbelievable. A fantastic story teller who summarized plays with passion and spot on analysis. So entertaining. 57 is too young, but what a great 57 he had

I was so devastated to learn this news this morning. Dutchy was so much more than broadcasting; he was an incredible personality. I loved watching him on SportsCentre, especially SC Top 10 Presents specials. He was so passionate about his work. He will be missed. RIP Darren Dutchyshen ❤

I would always watch him doing sports on ITV in Edmonton when I was younger and whenever I couldn't, would set up the VHS to tape it. I think the network execs told him to tone down his highlight packages because of his high-energy, amusing antics which was one of the reasons that made me a great fan. I remember exactly where was and what I was doing listening to his last radio interview before leaving for Toronto. RIP Dutchy, you'll be sorely missed.

I remember growing up and watching TSN, watching in the mornings before school. Brendan Connor was the host I loved and never thought he'd be replaced.....until Dutchy came aboard. His energy, enthusiasm, witt, one of the boys attitude made him one of the best in the country. He's gonna be missed heavily. Rest in peace, Darren.

RIP Dutchy, grew up watching you on Sportsdesk. One of the great Canadian Broadcasters.

Larger than life Dutchy was ... he will be missed! Sorry for all sportscasters at TSN for your lose in good friend and colleague! RIP ... 😢

Wow so sad so young RIP Dutch.l remember him coming thru Edmonton,he had a presence and you knew he was going places.l will miss you bud

From watching him on ITV’s sports night back in the late 80’s - then off to TSN- A great sports broadcaster Rest in peace

He's one of the reasons why I love TSN more than any other sports station. Thank-you Dutchy. RIP.