Michael Mosley's cause of death revealed after This Morning star's tragic death on Greek island

20 December 2024, 15:21

Greek island of Symi and Michael Mosley
Greek island of Symi and Michael Mosley. Picture: Alamy

By Hannah Levene

Michael Mosley's cause of death has been revealed following the broadcaster's tragic death while holidaying on a Greek island.

Listen to this article

Loading audio...

The 67-year-old broadcaster and columnist went missing after heading out on a walk while on holiday on Symi, part of Greece's Dodecanese islands, in June.

His body was found four days later after a search of the island was carried out by emergency services.

Rhodes coroner Despina Nethena has since carried out the first post-mortem examination, which showed no third party or criminal element was involved in his death.

However, the doctor's cause of death is yet to be confirmed. 

Crispin Butler, the senior coroner for Buckinghamshire, has said that Mosley's death "was most likely attributable either to heatstroke (accidental) or non-identified pathological cause".

Read more:Double killer, 57, jailed for life without parole after murdering neighbour in savage knife, table leg and shelf attack

Mr Butler has confirmed that Mosley's death is not a result of homicide, suicide, or an accident related to injuries.

Michael Mosley, British physician and science journalist Foto: Anna-Karin Nilsson / EXP / TT / kod 7141
Michael Mosley, British physician and science journalist Foto: Anna-Karin Nilsson / EXP / TT / kod 7141. Picture: Alamy

The coroner has shared details of a document which confirms details of the trip, saying "On the morning of June 5, they travelled to Pedi Beach, arriving late morning.

"Michael had intentionally left his mobile phone back at the house to prevent it getting wet on the ferry.

"Later in the afternoon Michael decided he was going to walk back home rather than take the ferry. He had his rucksack, one litre of water and a biscuit, and had a hat and umbrella.

"Michael was described as looking energetic and cheerful as he set off,"

Read more:Woman who killed and mutilated look-a-like beauty blogger so she could fake her own death is jailed for life

The document continued: 'Ultimately Michael's death was classified as indeterminate, which we would describe as "unascertainable"

"Michael Mosley collapsed and died on the 5th of June 2024 in a rocky area near Agia Marina Beach, Symi, Dodecanese, Greece.

"No medical cause of death could be ascertained, meaning Michael's death may have been due to a medical event or as a result of a non-traumatic accident."

Search team in Symi, Greece, where a search and rescue operation is under way for TV doctor and columnist Michael Mosley, after he went missing while on holiday.
Search team in Symi, Greece, where a search and rescue operation is under way for TV doctor and columnist Michael Mosley, after he went missing while on holiday. Picture: Alamy
Search team in Symi, Greece, where a search and rescue operation is under way for TV doctor and columnist Michael Mosley, after he went missing while on holiday. Police and firefighters have been using drones to scour the island.
Search team in Symi, Greece, where a search and rescue operation is under way for TV doctor and columnist Michael Mosley, after he went missing while on holiday. Police and firefighters have been using drones to scour the island. Picture: Alamy

His death came as a shock after being known for his career in the medical field and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Mosley wrote a book called The Fast Diet which studies his 5:2 diet - a popular form of fasting.

He also took centre stage in several health programmes as a broadcaster, showing him taking part in extreme experiments such in 2014 where he ingested tapeworms for six weeks.

More Latest News

See more More Latest News

Russian President Vladimir Putin

Putin proposes restarting peace talks with Ukraine ‘without preconditions’ after European leaders threaten sanctions

Presentation of Partnership for Strong Ukraine Foundation (PSUF)

Sweden’s new national security adviser quits within 24 hours of taking up post after Grindr photo scandal

Southport triple killer Axel Rudakubana's supervision was downgraded before he allegedly 'hurled boiling water over a prison officer' at HMP Belmarsh, according to reports.

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana’s supervision was downgraded before ‘pre-planned attack’ on prison officer

Young person eating burger

Just five minutes of exposure to junk food advertising per day makes children eat more calories

First-time buyers who receive assistance are able to buy a home at an average age of just over 30, with an average household income of £56,000.

First-time buyers with help from ‘bank of mum and dad’ buy homes £40k more expensive, despite lower incomes

BRITAIN-POLITICS-ENERGY-NATURAL-GAS

Ten UK energy firms pay out £7million in compensation after error leads to customers being overcharged

Country-music star Johnny Rodriguez, a popular Mexican-American singer best known for chart-topping hits in the 1970s, has died aged 73.

Chart-topping country music star Johnny Rodriguez dies aged 73

Black smoke was seen over the north London shopping centre

Cars catch fire as huge plume of smoke seen over London's Brent Cross shopping centre

India and Pakistan have accused each other of violations of a ceasefire agreed between the two nations.

India and Pakistan accuse each other of multiple 'violations' just hours after ceasefire deal agreed

Celebrity Sightings In New York City - December 13, 2023

Taylor Swift hits out over Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni court summons in latest It Ends With Us twist

Rachael Moses

'Nothing can prepare you for the level of devastation': British physiotherapist recounts horrors of Gaza hospital

John Legend

'Sad' to see what has happened to Kanye West, says John Legend - as he opens up about former friend's downfall

David Lammy says India-Pakistan ceasefire is 'hugely welcome' following US-brokered 'full and immediate' deal

David Lammy says India-Pakistan ceasefire is 'hugely welcome' following US-brokered 'full and immediate' deal

Metropolitan Police In London

Police given more time to question four Iranian men arrested in UK counter-terror raids

Starmer has reiterated the UK's support for Ukraine as he called on Putin to accept peace

'No ifs, no buts': Starmer and European leaders 'call out' Putin as they urge Russia to accept 30-day ceasefire

Queen Margaret University founding chancellor, Sir Tom Farmer

Kwik Fit founder Sir Tom Farmer dies aged 84