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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. Mosley first trained as a doctor before moving in to the world of media, presenting a host of programs for the BBC and Channel 4 as well as writing a regular column for the Daily Mail 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. Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion. 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. She added: "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. Andrew Cohen, head of BBC Studios' science unit, said his death left "a huge hole" for the people who "had the privilege of .

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