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TELLY chef Jamie Oliver led tributes to TV doctor Michael Mosley, who was hailed for changing the lives of millions of dieters for the better through his inspirational work. The body of Dr Mosley, 67, was found on Greek island Symi yesterday — four days after his wife Clare reported him missing. 11 Dr Michael Mosley prepares a drink for one of his shows Credit: BBC 11 Michael with wife Clare on This Morning Credit: Rex 11 Dr Mosley gets a leech on his arm for a show Credit: BBC 11 Michael holing loaves of mouldy bread Credit: BBC 11 A young Michael with his father Bill Naked Chef star Jamie, 49, called the news “absolutely devastating” and described him as a “wonderfully sweet, kind and gentle man”.

Dad-of-four Dr Mosley was a tireless health and diets campaigner and regularly appeared on The One Show and This Morning. Writing on Instagram, Jamie said: “He did a lot of good for public health with his TV shows and research. “He was a curious investigator, producer and presenter and often changed the conversation around many public health issues for the better.



He will be sadly missed. Love and thoughts to Clare and all of his family.” Former Blue Peter and GMTV host Anthea Turner, 64, said: “This was the tragic news we all feared.

“With so much passion and a cheeky smile on his face he spent his life encouraging us all to make healthy choices. “He wanted everyone to live a longer, better, more fulfilled life. “His family will be broken — thinking of t.

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