Helen Skelton was left holding back tears as she and her co-host Gethin Jones paid tribute to Dr Michael Mosley following his tragic death. A search for the 67-year-old had been underway after he went missing after leaving his wife and friends at Agios Nikolaos beach last Wednesday (June 5). Dr Clare Bailey Mosley has since confirmed a body discovered on Sunday morning (June 9) in a rocky area near Agia Marina beach on the Greek island of Symi was that of her husband, describing the loss as "devastating".
His widow said the TV doctor appeared to have undertaken an "incredible climb, took the wrong route and collapsed where he couldn’t be easily seen" by emergency search teams. According to reports, footage found by a beach bar at Agia Marina shows what appears to be the TV doctor making his way down a rocky slope close to a fence before he falls out of view. READ MORE: Real Housewives of Cheshire star Paige Chohan confirms d aughter's full name as baby's head shaved in moving moment Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link The news has sparked an outpouring of grief from his loved ones and fans of his science programmes and films, with friends and colleagues praising him for innovating the world of science and health broadcasting.
During Morning Live on Monday (June 10), Helen and Gethin became emotional as they started off the show with a tribute to Mr Mosley, expressing their shock over his death having last appeared on the breakfast sho.
