Michael Mosley inquest update as coroner probes TV doc's mysterious death on Greek island

Bradley Jolly & Charlotte McLaughlin

13 August 2024 at 3:49 pm·2-min read

Michael Mosley was known for his bestselling diet books popularising intermittent fasting — -Credit: (Image: BBC)

An inquest into the tragic death of TV doctor Michael Mosley is set to take place later this year. The 67 year old broadcaster and columnist disappeared in June while on a walk on Symi, part of the Dodecanese island chain.

His body was discovered four days later in a rocky area. Greek authorities concluded that he died of natural causes, but an inquest has been scheduled in the UK. The coroner of Buckinghamshire has arranged the inquest for 2pm on November 14, noting that Dr Mosley passed away on June 5 in Greece and lived in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.

His wife, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, confirmed on June 9 that her husband's body was found near Agia Marina in Symi. She disclosed that the father of four appeared to have embarked on an "incredible climb, took the wrong route and collapsed where he couldn't be easily seen" by emergency search teams after he vanished following a day at Agios Nikolaos beach with her and friends on June 5.

Dr Mosley, a GP and cookery book author, will feature in her late husband's posthumous documentary, where he delves into the human body to understand how it changes as we age. The programme, titled 'Michael Mosley: Wonders Of The Human Body', which saw him travel around the UK, is due to air on Channel 5 later this month, reports the Mirror.

Mosley was famous for popularising the 5:2 diet, a form of intermittent fasting, through his book 'The Fast Diet', as well as his documentaries on the BBC.

The BBC honoured the distinguished medical journalist and broadcaster with a dedicated day in July, encouraging presenters and audience members to embrace "just one thing" to improve their health.

He was the distinct voice behind BBC Radio 4's 'Just One Thing' and presented the enlightening BBC series 'Trust Me, I'm A Doctor', exploring the intricacies of healthcare in the UK.

Michael Mosley has been noted for his unorthodox methods on screen, such as hosting tapeworms for six weeks in a 2014 documentary. In another audacious experiment in 2015, he crafted two black puddings out of his own blood to showcase their health benefits.

Acknowledging his influence, the BBC remarked: "His programmes have made a lasting impact on the nation's health habits from intermittent fasting to the benefits of a cold shower."

In June, BBC One aired the special 'Michael Mosley: The Doctor Who Changed Britain'.

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