Dr Michael Mosley coroner update after death of diet and fitness expert

Dr Michael Mosley went missing during a break to Greece in June this year with his body found four days later

The family of the weight loss expert Dr Michael Mosley, are facing a new wait for answers into the circumstances surrounding his death. The health expert was enjoying a break in Greece when he disappeared under sweltering heat conditions in early June this year.

He had spent the day at Agios Nikolaos beach on the island of Symi island with his wife, Dr. Clare Bailey Mosley, and friends on June 5, when he went for a walk. However he failed to return, sparking an extensive search by rescue teams and local volunteers.

Despite their efforts, it was four days later that his body was discovered in a rugged area not far from where they stayed in Agia Marina. Dr Mosley's wife confirmed her husband's body had been found saying he appeared to have attempted an "incredible climb, took the wrong route and collapsed where he couldn't be easily seen" by those searching for him.

Greek authorities initially said his death was as a result of natural causes however an inquest is still to be held by the Buckinghamshire coroner in Britain. At the time of the doctor's death, Greek police spokesperson Konstantia Dimoglidou reported no evidence of injury on his body to suggest an alternative cause of death.

It was said then that early post-mortem analysis suggested Dr Mosley passed away around 4pm on the day he vanished, just hours after leaving the beach at around 1.30pm, reports Wales Online. The temperature at the time had soared to near 40C.

Buckinghamshire Coroner's Court initially announced that an inquest into the death would be held on November 14 at 2pm. This date has now been rescheduled for January 16 at 12.40pm.

A notice on Buckinghamshire Coroner's website gave the new date and time with a simple notification which says: "Michael Hugh Mosley. Died 5 June 2024 in Greece. Home address, Beaconsfield. Aged 67 years."

Dr. Mosley, widely recognised for his dietary and weight loss expertise, made a massive impact through his TV shows, podcasts, and bestselling books on diet plans. His plans included The Fast 800, 5:2, The Way of Life, and The Fast 800 Keto.