star Michael Baggott has sadly died at the age of 65 as tributes poured in for the beloved antiques expert.
The news of his death comes after it was announced it had been hospitalised in October.
In a statement shared on his social media account it was confirmed that the expert died after he suffered a heart attack.
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.”
BBC Flog It expert has died aged 65 (Image: bbc)
Flog It star Michael Baggott has sadly died agd 65 (Image: Twitter/X/Michael Baggott)
The statement concluded: “There will be a memorial service in the coming weeks, the details of which will be shared.”
He had previously suffered a stroke in October last year.
Michael posted a video in December showing himself in a hospital bed.
Tributes have since poured in for the beloved star with fellow colleague Charles Hanson, who penned a heartfelt tribute.
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Flog It expert Michael Baggott was hospitalised in October (Image: Instagram Michael Baggott)
Charles wrote: “Rest in peace @baggottsilver A giant of our antique industry, our “Arthur Negus “ and never afraid to call out ‘an expert‘ who got it wrong .including myself. Michael’s thirst for knowledge for the ‘object within’ merited far more TV time too for a true and proper expert.”
Social media users also offered their condolences as one penned: “Rest easy, Michael. My sympathies to his many loved ones, friends, and colleagues.”
Another commented: “This is so upsetting. A true gentleman. God bless him.”
A third wrote: “I’m so very sorry to hear this. Such an interesting expert on #Flogit!Michael was an intelligent and interesting man, bringing a touch of irreverence & humour to this miserable world. I will miss him. Condolences to all his family and friends.”
In December, Michael left fans worried after sharing a series of videos from his hospital bed.
The former One antiques specialist told his social media followers that he has been bed bound in hospital for five weeks after suffering a stroke and said he was dehydrated.
He clarified in the comments that he’s into his “fifth bed bound week,” before adding a new post the following day, saying that he feels “happier” and “more hopeful”.
In the video, he said: “Hydration at last, Radio 3 blaring and slightly happier, slightly more hopeful. Thank you for everybody who either came or sent a message. Hopefully the way back starts now.”