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Longtime Dodgers scout Mel Didier dies at 90

One of the unsung heroes in Dodgers history has passed away. Longtime scout Mel Didier has died at age 90.

Sad to report that Mel Didier, beloved Toronto #BlueJays scout,has passed away at 90, according to his wife, Elana. What a beautiful life.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) September 11, 2017

I was honored to know and work with my dear friend Mel Didier for nearly 50 years. He took on every scouting assignment with excitement. pic.twitter.com/l5763tNLFp

— Fred Claire (@Fred_Claire) September 11, 2017

Reports surfaced two weeks ago that Didier was not doing well, which prompted this rare tweet from former Dodger Kirk Gibson:

"Padner.