Body Believed to be Michael Mosley Found on Greek Island

Authorities reported that a body believed to be that of missing British TV presenter Michael Mosley was discovered on a Greek island on Sunday morning. The discovery was made on a rocky coastline by a private boat, according to a police spokesperson who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the ongoing investigation. Formal identification of the body is still pending.

Mosley had been missing since Wednesday afternoon when he went for a walk on the island of Symi. The news has left his fans and the media community in shock and sorrow.

Lefteris Papakalodoukas, the mayor of Symi, shared with The Associated Press that he was on the boat with members of the media when they spotted a body approximately 20 meters above the Agia Marina beach shortly after 10 a.m. “We zoomed with the cameras and saw it was him,” Papakalodoukas stated.

The body appeared to have fallen down a steep slope, coming to a stop against a fence, face-up with a few rocks on top of it. Antonis Mystiloglou, a cameraman with state TV ERT who was also on the boat, added that the body was holding a leather bag in one hand.

Michael Mosley, 67, was a prominent figure in Britain, known for his regular appearances on television and radio, as well as his column in the Daily Mail newspaper. His influence extended beyond the UK with his 2013 book, “The Fast Diet,” co-authored with journalist Mimi Spencer. The book introduced the popular “5:2 diet,” which suggested reducing calorie intake on two days of the week while maintaining a healthy diet on the remaining five days.

In addition to his diet book, Mosley developed a rapid weight loss program and produced several films focusing on diet and exercise. He was renowned for pushing his body to extreme lengths to illustrate the effects of his diets. Notably, he lived with tapeworms in his intestines for six weeks for the BBC documentary “Infested! Living With Parasites.”

Mosley's innovative approach to health and wellness garnered him a large following. His ability to blend scientific research with practical health advice made him a trusted voice in the field. However, it was his willingness to subject himself to the experiments he proposed that truly set him apart, providing firsthand insights into the human body's response to various diets and health regimes.

Mosley is survived by his wife, Clare Bailey Mosley, who is also a doctor, author, and health columnist, and their four children. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time.

His contributions to the field and his unique ability to engage audiences with his personal health journeys will be deeply missed. As the investigation continues, fans and colleagues worldwide are left mourning the loss of a remarkable individual who dedicated his life to exploring and sharing the intricacies of health and wellness.