MICHAEL Mosley fans have broken down in tears over the TV doctor’s final interview.

The health guru, 67, died on the Greek island of Symi last Wednesday after getting lost on a walk in 40C heat.

Dr Michael Mosley died last week on holiday in Greece
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Dr Michael Mosley died last week on holiday in GreeceCredit: AP

Michael with his wife Clare
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Michael with his wife ClareCredit: Rex
Dr Mosley – known for popularising the 5:2 diet – was heard speaking today on Radio 4 in his final interview, How to Live a Good Life, with Professor Paul Bloom.

“I didn’t know it would be the last time I would see him,” said radio host and close friend Chris van Tulleken, who introduced the show.

The programme was aired as part of a tribute to the TV doctor, called There’s Only One Michael Mosley.

In it he discussed the secret to having a “good life”.

Dr Mosley had recorded a special edition of Just One Thing, where he regularly shared tips to improve your health, at the Hay Festival on May 25 with Professor Paul Bloom.

Fellow doctor Chris worked alongside him as part of the BBC’s Trust Me, I’m A Doctor series.

Paying tribute to Dr Moseley, Chris said in an introduction to the show: “What you’re about to hear was recorded a few minutes before I met up with Michael at the Hay Festival and what I didn’t know was that it would be the last time I ever saw him. Because two weeks later he died on holiday with his wife in Greece.

“As you’re listening to Michael, I want you to reflect on his style – dryly witty, modest, humble.

“This style disguises that he is one of the most important broadcasters of recent decades.

“Before Michael, doctors in white coats told you how to live from their ivory towers. Michael’s genius was to make himself the patient and the guinea pig in a way that’s utterly relatable.

Beloved doc Michael Mosley transformed the lives of millions and popularised 5:2 diet used by stars in 20-year TV career
“Off-camera and off-mic he was the same – humble, kind and above all, generous.

“And that generosity set the tone in the BBC science unit in a way that meant everyone that worked there became friends and collaborators rather than competitors. For me, these friendships and endured for more than a decade.

“Michael’s death has moved so many of us, so really I’m speaking for lots of television and audio presenters and producers.

“His legacy is going to live on in our memories – any time we brush our teeth standing on one leg or fast a little longer in between meals, we build up our strength doing squats or do any one of the hundreds of tricks that he taught us.

Michael died after going missing on a walk in searing heat on holiday on the Greek island of Symi
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Michael died after going missing on a walk in searing heat on holiday on the Greek island of SymiCredit: Facebook

His body was found just yards from the safety of a beachside restaurant
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His body was found just yards from the safety of a beachside restaurantCredit: AP
“I’ll miss him as a friend and as a mentor – but perhaps most of all, I’ll miss him as a broadcaster. So I hope you enjoy this – his final interview.

“I hope you enjoy it – along with all the hints and tips Michael has left us on how to live a good life. Something that he most certainly did.”

One listener said: “Not only is this fantastic in content on how to live a good life (should be on prescription), it’s an extremely emotional listen in light of what has happened. ⁦Such a poignant reminder of what we will miss.”

Another added: “Just listened to this. So sad to think Michael Mosley is no longer with us but he left a wealth of recordings and advice.”

“I loved Michael Mosley and I don’t object to his interview being played – but I had to switch off as it is still too raw to listen to,” said another.

Speaking on the programme, Michael said: “I’ve been obsessed with the question on how to live a good life for a long time.

 

“I come from a long line of missionaries on my mother’s side and a long line of bankers on my father’s side, so I’m torn in two different directions and in some way that has dictated the course of my life.”

A TV special titled Michael Mosley: The Doctor Who Changed Britain is scheduled to air on BBC One at 8pm in his memory.

Michael was a hugely popular presenter
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Michael was a hugely popular presenterCredit: Rex