Dr Michael Mosley's son shares sweet tribute as he admits grief is 'bittersweet'

Dr Jack Mosley has spoken about the loss of his father Dr almost a year on from his death. He has shared pride over his late parent's achievements and said that one experience amid his grief has been "bittersweet".

Michael - known for TV appearances on shows like over the course of his career - died in June last year whilst on holiday on the Greek island of Symi. The 67-year-old had gone missing on the trip and his body was discovered days later following search efforts.

It's since been stated that at an inquest in , coroner Crispin Butler . As previously reported, the coroner said that Michael collapsed amid high temperatures, with his death "most likely attributable either to heatstroke (accidental) or a non-identified pathological cause".

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Now, ahead of the first anniversary of his death in two months, Michael's son Dr Jack Mosley, 32, has paid tribute to his late father. Jack spoke to about Michael - who offered advice, including on weight-loss, in his career - whilst promoting , Food Noise: How Weight Loss Medications & Smart Nutrition Can Silence Your Cravings.

Jack revealed in the interview that he hadn't been able to listen to Michael's series Just One Thing until recently. The project - which was televised last year - involved Michael sharing "simple tips" to "change your life".

Speaking to the outlet, Jack said: "It's only in the past few weeks that I've been able to listen to his Just One Thing series And obviously that's been bittersweet."

He added that the "whole reason" that Michael - who did shows like Trust Me, I'm a Doctor - is "still there" on radio, podcasts and TV is "something to be proud of". He said that his late father "helped a lot of people lead better lives".

Jack, who is training to be a GP, further paid tribute to Michael in the interview. He said that the broadcaster - who wrote several books, including on diets, in his career - had been "a maverick" and a "master self-experimenter".

Discussing the loss, Jack said that it was "such a shock" when Michael "vanished". He went on to share that whilst grief is "very difficult," his family have "looked after each other" and have been brought together over the loss.

Jack added that his father "loved helping people live better lives". He told the outlet that his family feel that it is "important" to "carry his message into the future".

The publication of the interview this week comes after Jack shared that himself and his mother, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, are continuing his father's legacy. He spoke about doing so in a post on about his book last month.

He wrote: "I want to say a huge thank you to everyone for the incredibly touching response to the news of my book Food Noise and how my mum and I are continuing the Mosley Mission. Your support means the to us, and we're truly grateful for all the kind words and encouragement."

Jack added: "Food Noise is about empowering you to make informed, healthy decisions, just as my father, Michael Mosley, always believed. Knowing that so many of you are excited about this journey with us is both humbling and motivating."

He told fans: "Together, with your support, we'll keep pushing forward in our mission to help people take control of their health and well-being. Let's keep moving forward together!"

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