Dr Michael Mosley was shown in new and chilling CCTV footage apparently falling close to where his body was later discovered.
His wife remarked that he "very nearly made it" to safety, although the details surrounding his final moments remain unexplained as Greek coroners removed his body for a post-mortem in Rhodes.
The heartbroken widow, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, identified her husband's body after it was found on rocky terrain near Agia Marina beach on the Greek island of Symi on Sunday morning.
Her grief was shared by many as condolences and tributes flowed from former colleagues and loyal followers of his health guidance.
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