Summary

  • The wife of TV and radio presenter Dr Michael Mosley, who went missing on the Greek island of Symi, has paid tribute to her "wonderful, funny, kind and brilliant husband"

  • In a statement Clare Bailey Mosley said her husband "so very nearly made it. He did an incredible climb, took the wrong route and collapsed where he couldn’t be easily seen" by search teams

  • Tributes have also been paid to the "immediately likeable, genuinely funny" man, from those who worked with him and the wider public who benefitted from his work

  • A body was found earlier on Sunday beside Agia Marina beach after Mosley went missing while holidaying on the island with his wife

  • He left Agios Nikolaos beach before setting off to the centre of the island on Wednesday. It was extremely hot on Symi on that day, with temperatures hitting 40C in the afternoon

  • A police source told BBC News the deceased had been dead "for a number of days"

  • The TV presenter is well known for BBC programmes including the podcast Just One Thing and the series Trust Me, I'm A Doctor

  1. We are closing our live page shortlypublished at 19:53 British Summer Time 9 June

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    Here's what we have been reporting on today:

    • The wife of TV and radio presenter Dr Michael Mosley, who went missing on the Greek island of Symi, paid tribute to her "kind and brilliant husband" after a body was found early on Sunday
    • Clare Bailey Mosley said her husband "so very nearly made it. He did an incredible climb, took the wrong route and collapsed where he couldn’t be easily seen" by search teams
    • Tributes have also been pouring in from those who worked with him and the wider public, who benefitted from his work
    • Professor Brian Cox said Dr Mosley was a "mentor" for other science TV presenters, while Mimi Spencer, who co-wrote The Fast Diet with Dr Mosley, described him as “immediately likeable, genuinely funny” with an “innate enthusiasm about life"
    • Dr Mosley went missing after he left Agios Nikolaos beach on a walk to the centre of Symi island on Wednesday. It was extremely hot that day, with temperatures hitting 40C in the afternoon
    • Charlotte Moore, the BBC's chief content officer said Dr Mosley was a 'brilliant science broadcaster' who will be 'hugely missed'

    You can read and watch more about Dr Mosley and his work across BBC News:

    Dr Mosley smiling and with his arms crossedImage source, Getty Images
  2. 'We have lost the kindest of colleagues', says Head of BBC Studios' Science Unitpublished at 19:45 British Summer Time 9 June

    Andrew Cohen said Dr Mosley's death "will leave a huge hole for so many of us who had the privilege of working with Michael and for the millions of people who loved watching and listening to him."

    The Head of BBC Studios' Science Unit said Dr Mosley's was "one of the very finest science communicators," and "a brilliant programme maker and a unique presenter."

    "For all of us in the Science Unit, we have lost the kindest of colleagues, an inspirational creative mind, and a friend to so many."

  3. Mosley was a "wise, wonderful and lovely man"published at 19:35 British Summer Time 9 June

    The Soho Agency, which represented Dr Mosley, said he was a "wise, wonderful and lovely man" in a statement on their website.

    "Our hearts are with Clare and the children", they added.

    "Michael was unique. The work he did was important. We will miss him dreadfully."

  4. Mosley's 'contribution to keeping the nation healthy was outstanding', says Angela Ripponpublished at 19:24 British Summer Time 9 June

    Angela Rippon has said Dr Mosley's "contribution to keeping the national healthy was outstanding".

    The broadcaster, who appeared in Dr Mosley's BBC health series The Truth About..., told the PA news agency that his work persuaded people to make changes to their lifestyles.

    "His Just One Thing broadcasts really did persuade people that by changing just one thing to their daily routine they could make a serious difference to their health and wellbeing", she said.

    "His death is such a tragedy", she added. "Sincere condolences to his family."

  5. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver pays tribute to 'kind and gentle' Michael Mosleypublished at 19:11 British Summer Time 9 June

    Jamie Oliver, the celebrity chef and healthy eating campaigner, paid tribute to Michael Mosley as a "wonderfully sweet, kind and gentle man".

    Dr Mosley "did such a lot of good for public health" through his research and TV shows, Oliver wrote on Instagram.

    "He was a curious investigator, producer and presenter and often changed the conversation around many public health issues for the better."

    "He will be sadly missed," Oliver wrote, adding his thoughts were with Dr Mosley's family.

  6. Mail honours 'unique and unmissable columnist'published at 18:55 British Summer Time 9 June

    The editor of the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday has described Michael Mosley as a "unique and unmissable columnist".

    Ted Verity said "everyone at the Mail is absolutely devastated".

    "Michael wasn't just a unique and unmissable columnist. He was part of the Mail family.

    "It's no exaggeration to say that over the years Michael's insights - especially his revelation that you can reverse type two diabetes - will have extended, and even saved, the lives of countless readers.

    "In person, whether warning of the perils of skimmed milk or enthusing about his latest madcap experiment on his own body, Michael was as electrifying as he was in print and on TV."

    Verity also praised the presenter's "irrepressible curiosity" and ability to explain science in a way readers could understand.

    "He was always hungry to learn about the very latest, cutting-edge science and medicine and then explain it to readers in a way that was both engaging and comprehensible to a mainstream audience."

    Dr Mosley looking up at camera, clasping his hands together
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    Mosley photographed in 2022

  7. 'I feel lucky to have listened to him'published at 18:40 British Summer Time 9 June

    Some of our readers are getting in touch to share messages about Dr Mosley and the impact he's had on their lives. Here are a few of the tributes sent in so far:

    Judith, a teacher from Salisbury, says she has used some of Dr Mosley's documentaries to teach GCSE History for the last 16 years.

    "He is a History teacher's best friend, and I am not sure if he ever knew it," she says.

    Paul says Dr Mosley was "an exceptional" person "without a hint of ego, narcissism or self-promotion".

    "A sad, sad day. My thoughts are with his family and friends."

    Sue says Dr Mosley helped her "get through Covid - just listening to his broadcasts".

    "I wish I could have thanked him personally," she adds. "We are all the richer for having him in our lives."

    Kim says she "never missed any of his programmes", and said the news of Dr Mosley's death is "heartbreaking."

    "With tears I write this and so gutted by his passing," she says.

    Dr Mosley smiling at camera in front of statues
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    Mosley pictured in 2022

  8. Dr Mosley was 'wonderful man', Peter Andre sayspublished at 18:25 British Summer Time 9 June

    "Absolutely devastating" are the words used by Peter Andre to describe news of Dr Mosley's death.

    The singer posted a photograph of the science journalist and broadcaster on Instagram, along with the words: "A wonderful human being".

    Loose Women presenter Ruth Langsford also took to Instagram to respond to the news.

    "So terribly sad to hear the news of Doctor Michael Mosley’s death. He was a brilliant and utterly charming man. My condolences and love to his family", she wrote.

  9. Mosley was 'encouraging' to new presenters, David Olusoga sayspublished at 18:11 British Summer Time 9 June

    The historian and broadcaster David Olusoga has described his "shock" at the news of Michael Mosley's death.

    "I saw him at the Hay festival just two weeks ago," the University of Manchester professor wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

    He described Mosley as a "brilliant presenter who very kind and encouraging to me when I first started presenting. My deepest sympathy to [his wife] Clare and his family".

  10. How Michael Mosley changed livespublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 9 June

    David Sillito
    Media and Arts correspondent

    Mosley smiling at camera
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    Mosley photographed in 2015

    It is not an exaggeration to say Dr Michael Mosley transformed people’s lives.

    For those who feared the growing waistline bulge over a straining belt was just an inevitable and depressing part of life, his cheerful, experimental approach to better health offered a solution that seemed to work for many.

    Tributes are now pouring in for the TV, radio presenter and author, who over two decades produced programmes and books that were watched, listened to and read by millions of people.

    And among them are many who have spoken about how he inspired them to change their lives.

    For publisher Emma Waring, his Fast 800 recipes taught her how to eat "in a way that allowed me to lose weight while still enjoying satisfying and delicious food".

    Reacting to his death, she wrote: "I am >6.5 stone lighter and healthier for life thanks to him. Sad, sad news."

  11. Mosley a 'born communicator' with 'a child's curiosity', Jeremy Vine sayspublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 9 June

    Jeremy Vine described Michael Mosley as a "modest, highly intelligent man" who would be missed "so much".

    "What an amazing man [he] was. Friendly, open, modest, highly intelligent but also a born communicator - so rare," the BBC presenter and journalist wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

    "An adult mind, a child's curiosity. He did everything with enthusiasm. We're all going to miss him so much."

    Mosley
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    Mosley photographed in 2008

  12. Brian Cox pays tribute to 'mentor'published at 17:06 British Summer Time 9 June

    Scientist Brian Cox has joined the well-known names sharing messages of condolence online, saying Dr Mosley was a "mentor to many of us when we started out in science presenting".

    His post on X, formerly Twitter, read: "Tragic news about Michael Mosley.

    "He was such an important figure both on and off screen in the BBC science unit, and as a mentor to many of us when we started out in science presenting.

    "And, as many of our colleagues have already said on here, he was a genuinely lovely man. So sorry for his family. RIP Michael."

  13. Reports of injured police officerpublished at 17:06 British Summer Time 9 June

    A police officer who was part of the team looking for Michael Mosley was reportedly injured during the search, which took place on the island's rocky terrain on Sunday morning.

    According to reports, an officer broke his leg near to Agia Marina beach. Photos showed a man in uniform being taken away on a stretcher.

  14. Hay Festival: 'It was a privilege to share his work'published at 16:48 British Summer Time 9 June

    One of the world's most prestigious literary events has called working with Mosley "a privilege".

    Hay Festival, which is held annually in Hay-on-Wye, shared black and white portraits of Mosley from his time at this year's festival - held at the end of May - on X, formerly Twitter.

    Alongside the pictures, it said: "It was a privilege to share his work on our stages.

    "Our thoughts go to his family, friends and colleagues."

    Dr Mosley presented a special episode of his Radio 4 programme Just One Thing at the event in May.

    Michael Mosley sits in front of a crowd talking into a microphone in a festival tentImage source, Adam Tatton-Reid
    Image caption,

    Michael Mosley at the Hay Festival 2024

  15. This Morning: 'It's an extremely sad time'published at 16:24 British Summer Time 9 June

    This Morning posted on social media, calling today's news "extremely sad".

    Mosley was well-known for appearing on ITV's flagship daytime programme where he shared health advice and tips.

    The programme's account on X, formally Twitter, wrote: "We’re all heartbroken to hear that Michael Mosley has died at the age of 67.

    "His wife Clare has paid tribute to her 'wonderful, funny, kind and brilliant husband'."

    It went on to say that the team behind the programme are thinking of his family at "this extremely sad time".

  16. Co-presenter: Dr Mosley was 'national treasure'published at 15:55 British Summer Time 9 June

    Dr Saleyha Ahsan, Dr Mosley's co-presenter on Trust Me, I'm A Doctor, told BBC News he was a "national treasure" and a "hugely talented" man.

    She also praised his "passion for explaining science to a wider audience", adding he made it "accessible to anyone and everyone, not just a niche scientific crowd".

  17. A much loved TV presenterpublished at 15:40 British Summer Time 9 June

    Noor Nanji
    Culture reporter

    It’s not just celebrities, politicians and academics who have been expressing their sadness at the news of Michael Mosley's death.

    Lots of people who have been directly impacted by the presenter have also been reacting.

    Whether it was helping them with their diabetes or with their efforts to lose weight, it’s clear that through his TV and radio programmes, Mosely touched many thousands of people.

    Health can be a daunting topic for many, but it was his easygoing, cheerful style, when talking about issues such as diet, exercise and medicine, that has made him so widely loved.

  18. Tributes shared onlinepublished at 15:22 British Summer Time 9 June

    A number of well-known faces have posted tributes to Michael Mosley online.

    Scientist and fellow presenter Alice Roberts posted pictures of herself and Mosley on X, formerly Twitter, writing that she had known him "for many years".

    "When he started presenting as well as producing, we made several science programmes together.

    "And we met up at Hay Festival just 2 weeks ago.

    "I can’t believe he’s gone," she said.

    Former Labour MP and author Tom Watson described Mosley as a "hero".

    He said: "It's hard to describe how upset I am by this news.

    "Through courageous, science-based journalism, Michael Mosley has helped thousands of people get well and healthy. I'm one of them."

    Adam Kay, former doctor and author of This Is Going to Hurt, said it was "desperately sad news"

    "My thoughts with his family - may his memory be a blessing", his post said.

  19. Michael Mosley 'just loved' science, Dr Phil Hammond says in tributepublished at 15:08 British Summer Time 9 June

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    Mosley 'just loved' science and explaining it - Dr Phil Hammond

  20. 'A charismatic guru of good health': A look back at Dr Mosley's careerpublished at 14:57 British Summer Time 9 June