Michael Mosley’s death has seen a flood of tributes pour in from former ITV and BBC colleagues as well as from his fans.
It was announced on Sunday that the 67-year-old’s body had been found following a five-day search on the Greek island he went missing from on Wednesday and, responding to the tragic update, ITV’s Susanna Reid has expressed her sadness and confusion over the fate of the health guru.
Reid, 53, labelled Mosley’s death “senseless” as she expressed her heartbreak over the outcome of his disappearance.
Mosley was a regular on This Morning as well as BBC’s The One Show, where he shared tips for better health with viewers.
His podcast, Just One Thing, also saw him detailing an array of small steps people can take to improve their health.
He is known for advocating for intermittent fasting and even reversed his Type 2 diabetes through the technique.
View of Agia Marina in Symi, Greece, where the body Michael Mosley was found
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Heartbreakingly, Mosley’s body was discovered over the weekend in a secluded area close to the Agia Marina resort.
Speaking on ITV, Reid remarked: “There is a huge outpouring of love and sadness over the death of Michael Mosley.
“People are absolutely gobsmacked on what on earth could possibly have happened. He was on this gorgeous Greek island, he’d been there before with his wife.
“He just leaves the beach to make his way to the accommodation – it just seems – everyone scratches their head.
Mosley was caught on CCTV during his walk
“Had he taken a wrong turn? Perhaps he got dehydrated – his wife said he did have a bottle of water; he had his umbrella.
“There’s that sense of why did it happen? Could it have been avoided? Why on earth it’s taken so long to find him?”
Later, the presenter continued: “It just seems so senseless really. Of course, this is our top news this morning because his body has been transferred to the Greek island of Rhodes.
“There there will be a post-mortem. A preliminary examination has ruled out any foul play.”
Mosley’s widow Clare Bailey Mosley issued a heartbreaking statement following the news that Mosley’s body had been discovered.
“I don’t know quite where to begin with this,” she remarked. “It’s devastating to have lost Michael, my wonderful, funny, kind and brilliant husband.
Mosley made frequent appearances on This Morning and The One Show
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“We had an incredibly lucky life together. We loved each other very much and were so happy together.
“I am incredibly proud of our children, their resilience and support over the past days.
“My family and I have been hugely comforted by the outpouring of love from people from around the world. It’s clear that Michael meant a huge amount to so many of you.
“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.”
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