TV personality , known for his appearances on , has left £1.7million to his wife Clare following on a Greek island.
The 67-year-old broadcaster and columnist went missing on the island of Symi, part of the Dodecanese chain, this summer, prompting a four-day search by emergency services.
He had left his wife and two friends at Saint Nikolas beach for a stroll and is thought to have lost his way while returning to their lodgings from Pedi.
It’s believed he then headed north-east into a rocky, sun-drenched terrain armed only with an umbrella, watch, rucksack, water and wallet, he didn’t have his phone with him.
His journey took him as far as Agia Marina before he tragically collapsed.
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Michael Mosley left a fortune to his wife Clare Bailey (Image: ITV)
The Senior Coroner for Buckinghamshire, Crispin Butler, described Dr Mosley’s cause of death as “indeterminate” and “unascertainable”, suggesting it was “was most likely attributable either to heatstroke (accidental) or non-identified pathological cause”.
In his written report, Mr Butler ruled out homicide, suicide, or accident-related injuries as causes of Dr Mosley’s death.
Instead, he concluded that it was “likely attributable either to heatstroke (accidental) or a non-identified pathological cause”, reports .
Now, the late star’s will has been disclosed, revealing that he left his entire £1.74million estate to his wife.
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Michael Mosley regularly shared health advice on This Morning (Image: ITV )
Dr Mosley celebrated for creating the 5:2 diet. The Fast Diet book and captivating documentaries was honoured the broadcaster with in July.
This inspired presenters and audiences to embrace “just one thing” for a healthier life, in memory of him.
His expertise also graced the airwaves on Radio 4 in a programme called Just One Thing, and he fronted the Trust Me, I’m A Doctor series, investigating health practices across the UK.
Not one to shy away from hands-on research, Dr Mosley famously lived with tapeworms for six weeks for a 2014 documentary.
Another unconventional study saw him in 2015 making black pudding from his own blood to highlight its health benefits.
Clare Mosley confirmed her husband’s death, and statement: “It’s devastating to have lost Michael, my wonderful, funny, kind and brilliant husband. We had an incredibly lucky life together. We loved each other very much and were so happy together. I am incredibly proud of our children, their resilience and support over the past days.”
“My family and I have been hugely comforted by the outpouring of love from people from around the world. It’s clear that Michael meant a huge amount to so many of you.
“We’re taking comfort in the fact that he so very nearly made it. He did an incredible climb, took the wrong route and collapsed where he couldn’t be easily seen by the extensive search team.”
She continued: “Michael was an adventurous man, it’s part of what made him so special. We are so grateful to the extraordinary people on Symi who have worked tirelessly to help find him. Some of these people on the island, who hadn’t even heard of Michael, worked from dawn till dusk unasked.
“We’re also very grateful to the press who have dealt with us with great respect. I feel so lucky to have our children and my amazing friends. Most of all, I feel so lucky to have had this life with Michael. Thank you all.”