Dr Michael Mosley: Initial post mortem reveals time and cause of death of TV doctor
Doctor Michael Mosley likely died at around 4pm on the day he disappeared, according to the initial findings from the autopsy into his death.
Greek media reports say he may have rested just yards away from the safety of a restaurant before collapsing.
Initial investigations suggested that foul play was not suspected although the condition of his remains made it difficult to establish the exact cause of death, Proto Thema reported.
The TV star’s body was discovered in a rocky area close to Agia Marina beach on Sunday following a major five-day search on the Greek island of Symi.
Bar staff at the resort have said it’s a “mystery” his body was not found sooner, and added that it had been “heartbreaking” that no one had seen him in distress.
The 67-year-old was last seen leaving Saint Nikolas beach at around 1.30pm on Wednesday, setting off for a coastal walk in searing heat without his mobile phone.
Tributes have been pouring in for the medic, whose loved ones have described him as “extremely kind” and a “brilliant science broadcaster” after his tragic death.
Watch: The stunning island of Symi where tragedy struck
Michael Mosley death: The stunning island of Symi where tragedy struck
Drone footage shows Agia Marina in Symi, Greece, where the body of Dr Michael Mosley was found during a search and rescue operation after he went missing while on holiday. The wife of the TV doctor confirmed he was found dead on the island after going missing last Wednesday (5 June). Dr Mosley, 67, had set off for a coastal walk in searing heat without his mobile phone. Police and firefighters used drones to scour the island, which is part of the Dodecanese island chain and is about 25 miles north of Rhodes.
Matt Mathers11 June 2024 06:00
Interim findings show Michael Mosley ‘sat down and then died’
Doctor Michael Mosley likely died at around 4pm on the day he disappeared, according to the initial findings from the autopsy into his death.
The TV star’s body was discovered in a rocky area close to Agia Marina beach on Sunday following a major five-day search on the Greek island of Symi.
The 67-year-old was last seen leaving Saint Nikolas beach at around 1.30pm on Wednesday, setting off for a coastal walk in searing heat without his mobile phone.
The Hellenic police reportedly said they did not believe a fall had led to the doctor being discovered near Agia Marina beach.
The Mirror quoted a police source saying: “The way the body was positioned suggests that first he sat down and then he died.
“There is no indication that he was hit by something in the head for example, or that he collapsed while walking.”
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar11 June 2024 05:30
Dr Mosley’s death ‘felt by millions’, say his BBC colleagues
Micheal Mosley’s colleagues at the BBC paid tribute to the TV doctor whose death, they said, has been “felt by millions of people all around the world who regarded him as their doctor”.
“Michael was absolutely charming,” said Dr Sarah Jarvis, who had worked with Dr Mosley over the years.
“He was funny, he was clever, but what really came across was that he had this ability to communicate and he wanted to get important messages out.
“That man touched so many lives. He took really complicated science, then he turned it into something that resonated with everybody.”
Trust Me, I’m A Doctor co-star Dr Chris van Tulleken said Dr Mosley “is one of the most important broadcasters of the last few decades, perhaps ever”.
The One Show co-presenter Alex Jones said on the BBC programme: “His death has been felt by millions of people all around the world who regarded him as their doctor.
“It’s still very hard to grasp what’s happened, I think everybody feels that… It’s an absolute shock.”Dr Hannah Fry recalled a time when Dr Mosley had saved the life of a BBC colleague.
She said: “Somebody collapsed in the BBC offices in the corridors, and he saw them collapse.“He went over, he performed CPR on them for almost half an hour until the emergency services arrived.
“[He] saved her life, she’s gone on to have two children.”
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar11 June 2024 05:16
British TV reporter describes ‘chance’ moment he spotted Michael Mosley’s body after days-long search
David Blackmore, 37, who has worked as a producer and reporter for This Morning since 2015, was supposed to be interviewing the mayor of Symi when he arrived to find Eleftherios Papakalodouka boarding a boat at Pedi marina and jumped aboard.
Matt Mathers11 June 2024 05:00
BBC to pay ‘special tribute’ to Dr Mosley
The BBC will air a special tribute to Dr Michael Mosley following the death of the TV broadcaster on the Greek island of Symi.
His body was found on Sunday in a rocky area near Agia Marina beach, after his disappearance was reported last Wednesday.
An autopsy published by Greek police has found Dr Mosley died of natural causes.
The BBC tribute to the 67-year-old will air on BBC One at 8pm on Friday.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar11 June 2024 04:30
I wanted to bring him back alive, said volunteer who led search for TV doctor Michael Mosley
Matt Mathers11 June 2024 04:00
British TV host Dr. Michael Mosley reached millions by being his own guinea pig
In the name of science, the British television host put his body to the test by ingesting tape worms, injecting snake venom and letting leeches suck his blood.
Matt Mathers11 June 2024 03:00
All the ways Michael Mosley changed my life (and could still change yours)
He’s altered the way she showers, stands – and even how she spends her free time. Which is why Emma Reed will never forget the health and lifestyle guru…
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Matt Mathers11 June 2024 02:00
Dr Michael Mosley’s disappearance ‘cut and paste’ case to man missing for five years
Dr Michael Mosley’s disappearance on a Greek island is a “cut and paste” of the case of a British man who went missing five years ago, the latter’s family have said.
Matt Mathers11 June 2024 01:00
ICYMI: Michael Mosley died of natural causes on day he went missing – police reports
His body was found on Sunday in a rocky area near Agia Marina beach, after his disappearance was reported on Wednesday.
Matt Mathers11 June 2024 00:01