Mosley, is a renowned TV Doctor.”, famous for his work on UK documentary shows such as Channel 4’s “Michael Mosley: Who Made Britain Fat?” and the BBC’s “Trust Me, I’m A Doctor,” went missing on Wednesday after going for a walk alone.https://edition.cnn.com/2024/06/06/europe/tv-doctor-michael-mosley-missing-intl-scli/index.html
Dr. Mosley, 67, had not taken his phone with him, complicating the search efforts. The search operation, which included the Police, Fire Brigade, Coast Guard, and volunteers, utilized helicopters, drones, and rescue dogs to comb the island for any sign of him. The efforts were primarily focused on the Pedi area of Symi after a woman reported seeing him there on the day he disappeared .
Authorities reported that Mosley was last seen early Wednesday afternoon. The search was extensive, with more officers joining as it continued into Friday. However, despite the massive efforts, his body was eventually discovered near the area he was last seen .
Mosley’s wife, Dr. Clare Bailey, paid tribute to her husband, calling the loss “devastating.” She stated, “We had an incredibly lucky life together. We loved each other very much and were so happy together.” She revealed that Mosley had undertaken a challenging climb, taken a wrong route, and collapsed in a location that was difficult for search teams to access .
Dr. Michael Mosley was well-known for his contributions to health and science communication. He popularized the 5:2 diet, a type of intermittent fasting, and authored a book on the Fast 800 diet. His work extended beyond diet; he appeared on British factual entertainment programs such as BBC’s “The One Show” and ITV’s “This Morning,” and wrote columns for the Daily Mail. Mosley was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2002 for his work on the BBC mini-series “The Human Face,” which explored the science of facial beauty, expression, and fame. .
Mosley’s adventurous approach to health journalism included deliberately infesting himself with parasites for the BBC’s 2014 program “Infested! Living with Parasites.” He and his wife recently attended the Hay Festival in Wales, where he presented a special edition of his BBC Radio 4 show “Just One Thing” .
A spokesperson for the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said, “We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Greece and are in contact with the local authorities” . The process of removing Mosley’s body for transfer to Rhodes for post-mortem and identification is underway .
