Michael Mosley: BBC pays tribute to TV doctor in documentary Fans of the late Dr Michael Mosley were "tearful" after watching the BBC's special tribute to him this evening (June 14). The broadcasters aired a special programme, Michael Mosley: The Doctor Who Changed Britain , as they celebrated his career following his sudden death. Fronting series such as Trust Me I’m a Doctor and the hit podcast Just One Thing, Michael used his warm, often funny approach to deliver important, life-changing health messages.
His programmes have made a lasting impact on the nation’s health habits, from intermittent fasting to the benefits of a cold shower. The documentary showed all of the weird and wonderful ways that the late doctor made a contribution to science and medicine, including swallowing tapeworms. But fans at home found the documentary difficult to watch as they felt sad for the man that they had watched on their telly screens for almost 40 years.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter ) one user wrote: "Feeling tearful watching Michael Mosley right now. What a man, just as his wife says. Funny, brilliant.
I always knew it but watching his best bits, it is so tough to know he’s gone at just 67." Another added: "Just watching the tribute to #MichaelMosley on @BBCOne. What a legacy he leaves but so very sad that he is no longer with us.
I didn’t know him but somehow you felt you did. Sleep well Michael." READ MORE: Dr Michael Mosley knew 'fragility of life' after sharing he and wife's.