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A coroner has recorded an open conclusion regarding the death of TV doctor Michael Mosley, who died on a Greek island after he went for a walk.
The 67 year old broadcaster and columnist went missing on Symi, part of the Dodecanese island chain, this summer, prompting a four-day search by emergency services before his body was discovered.
Buckinghamshire's Senior Coroner, Crispin Butler, described Dr Mosley's cause of death as "indeterminate" and "unascertainable", suggesting it could be due to heatstroke or an unidentified pathological cause. Mr Butler's written findings ruled out homicide, suicide, or accident-related injuries as causes of death.
According to a document from the coroner, family evidence confirmed details of the trip, including that they were staying with friends. On June 5, they travelled to Pedi Beach, with Michael intentionally leaving his mobile phone at home to avoid it getting wet on the ferry.
Later that day, he decided to walk home instead of taking the ferry, equipped with a rucksack, a litre of water, a biscuit, a hat, and an umbrella. The document described Michael as looking energetic and cheerful when he set off.
It concluded: "Ultimately Michael's death was classified as indeterminate, which we would describe as 'unascertainable'."
Recording his findings with an open verdict, Mr Butler detailed: "Michael Mosley collapsed and died on the 5th of June 2024 in a rocky area near Agia Marina Beach, Symi, Dodecanese, Greece."
High temperatures were noted during the time of Michael's collapse. His death was ruled out as homicide, suicide, or accident-induced injury.
Mr Butler mentioned in his report: "Michael's death was most likely attributable either to heatstroke (accidental) or a non-identified pathological cause. There was nothing of note in toxicology."
With no medical cause of death established, it is suggested that Michael's demise may have been precipitated by a medical episode or due to an unexplained accidental incident
Dr. Mosley, renowned for bringing the 5:2 diet into the mainstream via his book The Fast Diet and several BBC documentaries, was celebrated posthumously by the broadcaster in July. A tribute day saw presenters and viewers alike urged to adopt "just one thing" to enhance their health.
He had hosted the BBC Radio 4 programme Just One Thing and fronted Trust Me, I'm A Doctor on TV, examining UK healthcare.
Known for his own experiments in various shows, Dr. Mosley had once spent six weeks with tapeworms inside him for a 2014 documentary.
In a programme aired in 2015, he even created two black puddings using his blood to highlight the nutritional benefits they offered.
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