A BBC Flog It star has died after a heart attack.
Michael Baggott had been rushed to hospital last year after had been ill for some time. The star who appeared on the BBC antiques show from 2017 until it was decommissioned in 2020 alarmed fans by sharing a video from his hospital bed.
Michael’s death was confirmed in a statement shared on his X account reading: “Heartbroken to share that Michael died yesterday in hospital of a heart attack following a stroke in October. He was a dearly loved son, brother, nephew and uncle who will be deeply and profoundly missed. There will be a memorial service in the coming weeks, the details of which will be shared here.”
Dozens have shared tributes after the sad news. Flog It! expert Nick Hall tweeted: ‘So sorry to hear this, Michael was a true connoisseur and ambassador of the antiques world, a font of knowledge and generous with his knowledge, a raconteur and all round top bloke, a pleasure to have known you Michael.’
BBC Presenter Roo Irvine tweeted: ‘Such sad news… condolences to Michael’s family.’ Bargain Hunt’s Colin Young added: ‘So sorry to hear this sad news. Michael made so many people smile, what more is there to wish for in life?’
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