Doc Mailloux

Doc Mailloux was the familiar nickname of Pierre Mailloux (1949–2024), a Canadian psychiatrist and radio host from Quebec.

Doc Mailloux was the familiar nickname of Pierre Mailloux (1949–2024), a Canadian psychiatrist and radio host from Quebec. He became widely known in Quebec for his long media career, public controversies, and appearances connected to boxing events.

Identity and career

Doc Mailloux was the public nickname of Pierre Mailloux, a Quebec psychiatrist who later became known as a radio commentator. He gained broad recognition in Quebec through talk radio and media appearances.

Public controversy

Mailloux's media career was frequently controversial, and one source notes he was suspended by the Collège des médecins on multiple occasions. His views and on-air style made him a recurring subject of debate in Quebec media.

Death

Mailloux died in Trois-Rivières in January 2024 at age 74. Reports state that he had been hospitalized with complications from a kidney infection and later received medical aid in dying.

Connection to boxing

Although he was not a boxer, later biographical material says he was increasingly seen at boxing galas in Quebec. This suggests a public association with the sport as a frequent spectator or personality rather than as a competitor.