Dr Michael Mosley’s inquest into his death has produced its findings (Picture: Shutterstock)
An inquest into the cause of death of Dr Michael Mosley has not produced a definitive answer, the senior coroner has revealed.
The broadcaster and TV doctor died aged 67 from what was believed to be natural causes after he went missing on the Greek island of Symi in June.
In new findings, however, the senior coroner for Buckinghamshire, Crispin Butler, declared the cause ‘indeterminate’ and ‘unascertainable’.
He continued: ‘[It] was most likely attributable either to heatstroke (accidental) or non-identified pathological cause’ due to the ‘high temperatures’.
The coroner also ruled out his decease due to homicide, suicide, or an accident related to injuries.
The inquest came to an open conclusion due to insufficient evidence and the case will remain open in case any further evidence is provided to ascertain the cause of death.
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The coroner reports his cause of death is indeterminate (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)
He went missing after going for a walk in high temperatures (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)
The longtime broadcaster – known for offering advice to the nation on health, diet and exercise – went missing after he departed from his friend and family on Pedi Beach to go on a walk.
The report added: ‘Michael had intentionally left his mobile phone back at the house to prevent it getting wet on the ferry.
‘Later in the afternoon Michael decided he was going to walk back home rather than take the ferry.’
Described as ‘energetic and cheerful’ ahead of his walk, he took with him a rucksack, a litre of water, a biscuit, a hat and an umbrella.
He is understood to have died later that day with his body recovered from near Agia Marina Beach.
His toxicology report produced ‘nothing of note’. And his death ‘may have been due to a medical event or as a result of a non-traumatic accident’.
The latest findings come after an initial examination ruled out foul play and determined that his time of death could have been around 4pm on Wednesday.
At the time a Greek police spokeswoman Konstantia Dimoglidou told the BBC that there were no injuries found on Mosley’s body.
An extensive four-day search was launched after he was reported missing and the area he was eventually found was only accessible by foot and hidden away near a fence.
A multiple-day search took place after he was reported missing (Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire)
The late doctor was married to his wife since 1987 and they shared four children (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)
His widow, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, spoke about her ‘overwhelming grief’ earlier this year as the BBC paid tribute to the late doctor, and father-of-four, with the ‘Just One Thing Day’.
‘We are trying to put our lives back together without Michael and it’s very hard,’ she told her followers on social media at the time.
‘Not all the time. We can smile and laugh too. As well as comfort each other.
‘Grief can feel overwhelming. Light and beautiful. Catch you by surprise. Feel like the weight of a stone or a sharp pain. It changes unexpectedly.
‘As people often say, it’s a journey, not all sad and you take each day at a time.’
She also noted she was ‘incredibly grateful’ for the ‘extraordinary outpouring of grief and gratitude’ by his fans.
In a statement shortly after his death the GP also shared her desire to continue with the work that gave Michael and myself so much joy and such a sense of purpose.’
His final TV documentary, Michael Mosley: Wonders of the Human Body, aired on Channel 5 at the end of August and is available to stream on My5.
The three-part series scrutinises his own health as he investigates why people age and break bones and more widely offers ‘fascinating insights into how our bodies function.’
Dr Mosley trained as a doctor in London before moving into the media industry.
During his career he presented various science programmes and films including the BBC series Trust Me, I’m A Doctor, which looked at healthcare in Britain, and hosted BBC Radio 4 podcast Just One Thing.
He was also a regular contributor to ITV programmes such as This Morning and is credited with popularising the 5:2 and Fast 800 diets.
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