Michael Mosley cause of death 'explained' after investigation by coroner

New CCTV footage appears to show how Dr Michael Mosley died after his body was discovered on a Greek island yesterday (Sunday, June 9). The TV personality allegedly fell over close to where he was found, in a rocky area near Agia Marina beach on Symi. His widow said he 'very nearly made it' to safety.

According to reports, footage found by a bar shows what appears to be the 67-year-old who went missing after leaving his wife and friends at Agios Nikolaos beach, making his way down a rocky slope close to a fence before he falls out of view.

Dr Clare Bailey Mosley said he appeared to have undertaken an 'incredible climb, took the wrong route and collapsed where he couldn’t be easily seen' by emergency search teams.

An initial examination by a coroner has ruled out foul play but further tests are due to be carried out on the father-of-four in Rhodes to confirm a cause of death, MailOnline reported.

Mayor Eleftherios Papakaloudoukas said: "He had probably fallen from a short cliff of about 10 metres." The mayor said there were no signs of other injuries.

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The news has sparked an outpouring of grief from his loved ones and fans of his science programmes and films, with friends and colleagues praising him for innovating the world of science and health broadcasting.

His co-presenter on BBC series Trust Me, I’m A Doctor Chris van Tulleken hailed him as "'of the most important broadcasters of the last few decades'. He wrote on X (formerly Twitter): "Michael wasn’t just a rock solid friend, he was an incredibly generous human to everyone he worked with."

Dr Saleyha Ahsan, who also presented on Trust Me, I’m A Doctor, praised him as 'a national treasure' and a 'hugely talented' man who had an ability to explain complex science in an accessible way to everyone. Mimi Spencer, who co-wrote The Fast Diet with the TV star, said he was an 'immediately likeable, genuinely funny' person who had an 'innate enthusiasm about life', while physicist and TV presenter Brian Cox added he was a 'mentor' to many of those starting out within science broadcasting.

Announcing the news of his death, Dr Bailey Mosley told the PA news agency: "I don’t know quite where to begin with this. It’s devastating to have lost Michael, my wonderful, funny, kind and brilliant husband.

"We had an incredibly lucky life together. We loved each other very much and were so happy together.

"I am incredibly proud of our children, their resilience and support over the past days. My family and I have been hugely comforted by the outpouring of love from people from around the world.

"It’s clear that Michael meant a huge amount to so many of you. We’re taking comfort in the fact that he so very nearly made it.

"He did an incredible climb, took the wrong route and collapsed where he couldn’t be easily seen by the extensive search team. Michael was an adventurous man, it’s part of what made him so special."

She also stated the family are 'so grateful to the extraordinary people on Symi' who worked 'tirelessly' to help find Mosley, with some working from dawn until dusk unasked. She added: “I feel so lucky to have our children and my amazing friends."

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