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Flog It! star Michael Baggott has died at the age of 65, a statement on his social media has announced.
‘Heartbroken to share that Michael died yesterday in hospital of a heart attack following a stroke in October,’ the statement read.
‘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.’
The announcement of his death comes after Baggott shared a series of videos from hospital in December, sparking concern among fans.
The antiques specialist revealed he’d been bed bound for five weeks in a stroke ward in a hospital in Birmingham.
After joining Flog It! in 2004 as an antiques expert in silver and smallwork, Baggott became one of the show’s most recognisable faces.
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Gardner/REX/Shutterstock (615914c)Michael BaggottMichael Baggott on ‘The Antiques Roadshow’, Britain – 2006 (Credits: Richard Gardner/REX/Shutterstock)
Baggott revealed in December that he was bed bound in hospital after a stroke (Picture: X/baggottsilver)
Flog It! was axed in 2018 after 17 years, with more than 1,000 episodes airing.
Friends and colleagues in the auctioneering world and beyond have flocked to social media to pay tribute to Baggott.
‘Absolutely devastated, a brilliant man and dear friend with the most amazing knowledge and wonderful sense of humour, always happy to help,’ wrote fellow auctioneer Adam Partridge.
‘Devestating news – RIP Michael. Such a kind man and reunited with his beloved mother,’ wrote Ishy Antiques.
Fellow Flog It! star Mark Stacey said: ‘Very sad news, I’ve known Michael for over 25 years when we both worked for sothebys, I will always remember his love, knowledge of antiques which he readily shared, my deepest sympathies to his family, rest in peace Michael no doubt with a silver spoon.’
Fan Matthew Jeffrey wrote: ‘Sad news. An absolute authority on English hallmarked silver. Go well Mr Baggot, wherever you may be.’
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