Dr Michael Mosley has been described as a “brilliant science broadcaster” who was able to make the “most complex subjects simple”. The body of the 67-year-old TV doctor, columnist and author has been found on the Greek island of Symi after a four-day search . WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Dr Michael Mosley’s body found after four-day search.
Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Mosley first trained as a doctor before moving in to the world of media. He presented a host of programs for the BBC and Channel 4 in the UK, as well as writing newspaper columns and a number of books. During his career with the BBC, he presented programs including the series Trust Me, I’m A Doctor, which looked at healthcare in Britain, and the BBC Radio 4 podcast Just One Thing.
He also carried out many unusual experiments on himself within these shows, including eating a black pudding made with his own blood and injecting snake venom to see how his blood clotted in the BBC documentary The Wonderful World Of Blood. The BBC’s chief content officer Charlotte Moore said staff at the broadcaster were “deeply saddened” by the news and sent their support to his family and friends. “He was a brilliant science broadcaster and program maker, able to make the most complex subjects simple, but he was also passionate about engaging and entertaining audiences, inspiring us all to live a healthier, fuller life,” she added.
Andrew Cohen, head of BBC Studios’ science unit, said his death.
