Former star Michael Baggott has sadly died at the age of 65.
The on-screen star was hospitalised and had previously been left bedbound for weeks after suffering a suspected stroke last October.
The antiques expert, 65, , a statement posted on his social media confirmed on Monday evening.
Last year, Michael had been the target of a death hoax which he was forced shut down at the time, after fans shared their concern.
Posting on his official X, formerly Twitter, account, Michael about him.
BBC Flog It star Michael Baggott has died aged 65 (Image: BBC)
He then told his followers: “The truth is it’s the ‘Vintage Specialist’ bit that really hurts…”
The TV star added: “Not dead quite yet.”
In an emotional statement it has been announced the on-screen expert has died which was shared via his social media account.
It read: “Heartbroken to share that Michael died yesterday in hospital of a heart attack following a stroke in October.
“He was a deeply loved son, brother, nephew, and uncle and will be profoundly missed.
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Flog It expert Michael Baggott appeared on the BBC programme (Image: BBC)
“There will be a memorial service in the coming weeks, the details of which will be shared.”
Fellow Flog It! expert, Nick Hall, called Baggott, a “true connoisseur and ambassador of the antiques world”.
“A font of knowledge and generous with his knowledge, a raconteur and all round top bloke, a pleasure to have known you Michael.”
Bargain Hunt auctioneer Charles Hanson paid tribute to Baggott on X, said he was “never afraid to call out ‘an expert’ who got it wrong, including myself”.
The Head of Daytime and Early Peak Commissioning, Rob Unsworth said in a statement: “We were deeply saddened to hear this news. Michael was one of Flog It’s most memorable characters, expert in all manner of collectables, but in particular, with unrivalled knowledge and enthusiasm for antique spoons and silver.
Though the series hasn’t been in production for several years, we hope Michael’s family can take comfort from how much viewers have continued to enjoy his appearances on this ever-popular show.”
Flog It! was dramatically axed by bosses back in 2018 to make way for a “new generation” of daytime programming.
The antiques expert and auctioneer appeared on the show from 2017 until it was decommissioned in 2020.
Prior to Flog It!, Baggott worked at Christie’s and then Sotheby’s where he ran the saleroom’s south silver department for four years. He then worked as a private consultant in antique silver.