British television has suffered a hard loss. Presenter Michael Mosley, recognized for producing and hosting various scientific programs, died at the age of 67… after being missing for several days. According to information from ERT, this unfortunate death occurred during the star’s vacation in Greece, the country where his body was found on Sunday, June 9, 2024. But, who exactly was this celebrity and what were the circumstances behind his death? Well, discover that and more in the following lines.
It is worth pointing out that the career of Mosley He was noted for his regular appearances on radio and television with documentary-type programs.
As if that were not enough, he was an acclaimed columnist for the newspaper The Daily Mail and a key figure in productions such as “The One Show”.
1. WHO WAS MICHAEL MOSLEY?
Michael Hugh Mosley was a British journalist, producer, presenter and writer who worked for the BBC since 1985, after finishing medical school.
He was born in Kolkata, Indiabut he had British parents, who encouraged him to study Philosophy, Politics and Economy at New College, Oxford.
Eventually, he decided to pursue medicine, with the intention of becoming a psychiatrist. Thus, he managed to graduate as a doctor. However, he never exercised.
2. MICHAEL MOSLEY DATA SHEET
- Full name: Michael Hugh Mosley
- Date of birth: March 22, 1957
- Place of birth: Calcutta, India
- Date of death: June 2024
- Age at death: 67 years
- Place of death: Symi, Greece
- Widow: Clare Bailey (d. 1987)
- Children: 4
3. MICHAEL MOSLEY’S CAREER
At the end of his career, Mosley He devoted himself to scientific journalism, appearing regularly in “The One Show” and in various projects focused on science.
In this way, he managed to be nominated for an Emmy – in 2002 – as executive producer of the miniseries “The Human Face”. Additionally, in 2017, she received the title of Honoris Causa Doctor of Sciences by the University of Edinburgh.
It should be noted that he was a defender of the low carbohydrate diets. Likewise, he wrote books promoting the ketogenic diet (high in fat, low in carbohydrates and moderate in protein).
TO Mosley He is also credited with popularizing a form of intermittent fasting called 5:2 dietwhich does not follow a specific dietary pattern, but focuses exclusively on calorie content.
4. SOME FAMOUS MICHAEL MOSLEY SHOWS
- “The Human Face” (2002)
- “The Story of Science: Power, Proof and Passion” (2010)
- “The Truth About…” (2015)
- “Addicted to Painkillers? “Britain’s Opioid Crisis” (2020)
- “Australia’s Health Revolution with Dr Michael Mosley” (2021)
- “Michael Mosley: Who Made Britain Fat?” (2022)
- “Horizon: How to Sleep Well with Michael Mosley” (2022)
- “Secrets of the Superagers” (2023)
- “Michael Mosley: Secrets of Your Big Shop” (2024)
5. WHAT DID MICHAEL MOSLEY DIE OF?
On June 5, 2024, Michael Mosley was reported missing while on vacation with his wife on the Greek island of Symi.
It turns out that he went for a walk alone from the beach in St Nikolaswhere he left his wife and two friends, heading to the city of Symiwhere they were staying.
Unfortunately, after an arduous search, his body was found on Sunday June 9.
Local authorities reported that the presenter had died a few days earlier, right on the rocky slope near Argia Marina beach. Apparently, the British had taken the wrong path.
In that sense, although it has not yet been confirmed the exact cause of deaththe first reports indicated that Mosley He had a head injury, which suggested that he may have tripped and died during the fall.
However, the June 10 autopsy reflected a growing consensus among specialists that Mosley He probably died of exhaustion after taking a wrong turn and climbing the rocky hills of Symi.
“He was not found face down, but on his back, which suggests he may have felt dizzy.”said the mayor Lefteris Papakaloudouka.
The forensic scientist Panayiotis Kotretsis, for its part, has ordered more toxicological and histological tests in order to identify the exact cause of death. Thus, the results are expected to be published in the coming weeks.
6. WHAT DID MICHAEL MOSLEY’S WIFE SAY ABOUT HIS DEATH?
Through a statement, the British presenter’s wife paid tribute to him after his death was confirmed.
“It is devastating to have lost Michael, my wonderful, funny, kind and brilliant husband (…) He made an incredible climb, took the wrong route and collapsed where the extensive search team could not easily see him”he pointed Claire Bailey.
“Michael was an adventurous man, that’s part of what made him so special”he pointed out.
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