Dr Michael Mosley’s widow to continue husband’s work

For two decades, Mosley had worked as a health presenter, documentary maker, journalist and author.

He was known for his TV programmes including Trust Me, I’m a Doctor, and BBC Radio 4’s Just One Thing podcast.

Mosley popularised the 5:2 and the Fast 800 diets, which advocate intermittent fasting and low-carbohydrate meals.

His death prompted an outpouring of tributes from both colleagues and members of the public.

Chris van Tulleken, one of Mosley’s co-presenters on Trust Me, I’m A Doctor, described him as “one of the most important broadcasters of the last few decades”.

Meanwhile, one of his listeners, Sue, told the BBC that Dr Mosley’s broadcasts helped her get through the Covid pandemic, adding: “We are all the richer for having him in our lives.”

Dr Bailey Mosley wrote in her message that the “outpouring of love from so many people has meant a huge amount to me and my family”, and thanked fans for respecting his family’s privacy.

She added: “Michael was an amazing man. Thank you for seeing that too. We miss him so much.”