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BBC presenter Dr. Michael Mosley found dead on Greek island at age 67 – NBC Los Angeles

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Originally published on E! Online

The search for a missing long-time BBC presenter ended in tragedy.

The body of Dr. Michael Mosley, a British medical journalist and documentary filmmaker, was found on the Greek island of Symi on June 9, four days after he disappeared while on holiday with his wife. He was 67 years old.

According to local authorities and state news broadcaster ERT, the TV star was found on a rocky beach in Agia Marina.

The mayor of Symi, Eleftherios Papakalodoukas, had taken part in the search operations and was patrolling the coast on a boat with ERT journalists. The cameraman discovered and filmed the body, as it later turned out, on the shore.

“We analyzed the recorded evidence and it was obvious that, unfortunately, it was Mosley,” Papakalodoukas said, according to Reuters. “He was found 10 meters from the sea, 10-15 meters from his destination, Agia Marina beach, between a fence and a path.”

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A police source told BBC News that Mosley had been dead for several days when he was found. The cause of death was not disclosed. A coroner ruled out foul play and said Mosley did not appear to have any injuries, Ert reported. An autopsy is pending.

Mosley, known from shows such as Trust Me, I’m a Doctor and BBC Radio 4’s Just One Thing podcast, as well as diets promoting intermittent fasting and low-carb meals, disappeared on June 5. He had set out for a walk without his phone while his wife, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, stayed behind on the beach in Agios Nikolaos, BBC News reported.

Hours later, she reported him missing to the police. A search was then launched using drones, a helicopter, boats, divers and sniffer dogs. The Mosleys’ adult children, Alex, Jack, Dan and Kate, also soon arrived in Symi.

Following news of Mosley’s death, his wife said in a statement that her husband had taken the wrong route while hiking and “collapsed in a spot where he could not be easily seen by the extensive search team.”

“Michael was an adventurous man, that’s part of what made him so special,” Clare added, according to the Associated Press. “It’s devastating to have lost Michael, my wonderful, funny, kind and brilliant husband. We had an incredibly happy life together. We loved each other very much and were so happy together.”

Charlotte Moore, BBC Chief Content Officer, also paid tribute to Mosley.

“He was a brilliant science presenter and programme maker, able to make the most complex subjects simple, but he was also passionate about engaging and entertaining audiences and inspiring us all to live healthier, more fulfilling lives,” she said in a statement posted on Instagram. “His entertaining and accessible style was enjoyed by viewers around the world and he will be sorely missed by many people, not least those who were lucky enough to work with him at the BBC.”

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