Michael Baggott, Antiques Expert from BBC’s Flog It!, Passes Away at 65

Tragically, Michael Baggott, a celebrated antiques expert and star of BBC’s Flog It!, has died of a heart attack at the age of 65. His passing comes months after he suffered a stroke, an incident that garnered significant public attention due to his critical posts about his medical treatment.

Heartbreaking Passing

According to a statement from his X account, Michael Baggott died in hospital on Tuesday. The announcement shared: “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.”

A memorial service is planned in the coming weeks, details of which will be shared soon.

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A Childhood Passion and Successful Career

Michael’s passion for antiques began in his school days. Over the years, his expertise allowed him to build a successful career in the field. He became well-known for his appearances on Flog It!, where he shared his knowledge with viewers, helping them to identify and appraise valuable items.

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Critical Hospital Stay

In October, Michael suffered a stroke and spent several weeks in Good Hope Hospital in Birmingham. In December, he shared a concerning video on his X account, expressing his struggle with dehydration. He described being bedridden and receiving