The physique of a person Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall referred to as his “very dearest friend” has been present in Dorset – the identical day the TV chef appealed for assist discovering him.
He tweeted on Thursday morning to say Nick Fisher, a 63-year-old TV scriptwriter and writer, had gone lacking after leaving house close to Bridport on Tuesday.
Fearnley-Whittingstall stated his buddy’s automotive was noticed in Dorchester and he could have had some tea in a resort, however hadn’t been seen since.
“It’s so unlike Nick to do this and of course we are very worried for his safety,” he tweeted – alongside an image of Mr Fisher.
But hours later, Dorset Police stated a physique they imagine to be Mr Fisher had been discovered on Thursday morning after “extensive inquires and searches”.
A press release stated: “While formal identification has not yet taken place, the body is believed to be that of Nick Fisher and his family has been informed.
“The dying isn’t being handled as suspicious and HM Coroner has been notified.
“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Nick at this extremely difficult time.”
Mr Fisher had gained a BAFTA and written episodes of reveals similar to EastEnders, Casualty, Hustle, New Tricks and Holby City.
He additionally labored as a visitor presenter on the River Cottage and wrote a lot of books, together with the River Cottage fish cookbook with Fearnley-Whittingstall.
Source: information.sky.com”