BBC's chief content officer has paid tribute to TV doctor Michael Mosley after his body was found.
The TV and radio presenter's body was discovered following days of searches on the Greek island of Symi. The 67-year-old doctor went missing on Wednesday after setting off on a walk from Agios Nikolaos beach.
Michael's wife Dr Clare Bailey Mosley confirmed her husband's death in a statement on Sunday as she admitted she was "devastated" to have lost her "wonderful, funny, kind and brilliant husband". Charlotte Moore, Chief Content Officer at the BBC, said: “We are deeply saddened about the news of Dr Michael Mosley and our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this difficult time.
“Michael worked closely with BBC Radio 4 and the BBC Studios Science Unit for many years on groundbreaking science and health programmes from Medical Mavericks, Eat Fast Live Longer, Inside Michael Mosley and The Young Ones, to Trust me I’m a Doctor. He also made regular appearances on Morning Live and The One Show, and of course presented his own hugely popular and successful BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds podcast Just One Thing.
“He was a brilliant science broadcaster and programme maker, able to make the most complex subjects simple, but he was also passionate about engaging and entertaining audiences, inspiring us all to live a healthier, fuller life. His entertaining and accessible style was enjoyed by audiences around the world and he will be hugely missed by many people not least those fortunate enough to have worked with him at the BBC.”
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The BBC have paid tribute to Michael Mosley (Plum Pictures / Channel 4)The One Show's official X, formerly known as Twitter, page shared their support for Michael's family in a statement. It read: "Everyone at The One Show is deeply saddened to hear about our friend and colleague Dr Michael Mosley. He was a much loved and hugely respected member of our original team. Our thoughts are very much with his family at this extremely difficult time."
ITV's This Morning also paid tribute to the TV and radio presenter following his tragic death aged 67. In a statement shared on Instagram, the message read: "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. Everyone at This Morning is thinking of Clare, their four children, and the rest of Michael’s family and friends at this extremely sad time."
Michael was first reported missing by his wife after he left Agios Nikolaos beach to set off on a walk at around 1.30pm local time. CCTV footage, believed to the doctor, shows he walked to the other side of the bay across rocky terrain amid the intense heat.
His wife thanked the "extraordinary" people on Symi who worked to find her husband. She added: "We’re taking comfort in the fact that he so very nearly made it.
"He did an incredible climb, took the wrong route and collapsed where he couldn’t be easily seen by the extensive search team. Michael was an adventurous man, it’s part of what made him so special."
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