The wife of an Australian podiatrist who was found stabbed seven times in the Bahamas is being questioned by police in relation to his death . The body of Phillip Vasyli , 59 , was found inside his home in exclusive gated community Old Fort Bay on New Providence Island . Local police said the married father-of-two had been dead for seven hours before a worker found him , 9News reported . Scroll down for video . Phillip Vasyli was found with seven stab wounds in his body inside his gated community home in the Bahamas . Donna Vasyli ( pictured far right ) has two children with Mr Vasyli , including daughter Lauren ( pictured far left ) Police removed the 59-year-old 's body from his house this morning as his wife was questioned . Detectives took Mr Vasyli 's wife , Donna , into custody following the discovery , saying she was a person of interest in the investigation . No one has been charged over the well-known podiatrist 's death . In his 30-year career , Mr Vasyli has treated more than 50,000 people and established three Sydney practices , according to his website . He has since sold the businesses . He also started up a orthopedics brand , which is available in more than 25 countries , including the United States and the United Kingdom . Donna Vasyli ( third from right ) helps her husband run his not-for-profit organisation , Vasyli Foundation . The podiatrist had 30 years experience and had started up three practices in Sydney . Mr Vasyli started up a brand of orthapedic shoes . The range includes footbeds , slippers , sandals and walking shoes . Local police found his body seven hours after he had died about 8am local time on Tuesday . The range includes over-the-counter orthotic footbeds , slippers , sandals and walking shoes . Police were called to Mr Vasyli 's home about 8am local time on Tuesday , local media reported . It is believed the podiatrist owned two homes in the gated community with an office at the nearby medical centre . A friend left a heartfelt tribute to Mr Vasyli on his Facebook page . It is believed Mr Vasyli owned two houses in the Old Fort Bay area inside the gated community . Mr Vasyli moved to the Bahamas from Sydney and set up a practice at a nearby medical centre . The 59-year-old was found inside his Old Fort Bay home , which was inside an exclusive gated community . The podiatrist would share idyllic pictures of his home on social media . This one was taken from inside Mr Vasyli 's home on Old Fort Bay island . 'RIP Phil , It 's comforting to know you are finding peace with the Angels [ sic ] . You will be missed , ' she said . Another woman wrote : 'Devastated to hear of Phil 's passing . I 'm an old school friend . Praying for comfort for his family . RIP Phil . ' Donna Vasyli is the mother of Mr Vasyli 's two children , Aron and Lauren . He was also an avid fan of Mixed Martial Arts fighting . The Sydney man often shared photos related to the sport . A friend of the podiatrist left a heartfelt tribute on his Facebook page following his death . The podiatrist 's not-for-profit organisation provides health support to third world countries and Ms Vasyli is a 'kind soul and bright spirit ' , according to its website . She was a dental technician in Sydney before she met her husband . The mother-of-two works for the Vasyli Foundation , alongside her children . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article .
An Australian podiatrist has been found stabbed to death in the Bahamas . Phillip Vasyli , 59 , was discovered with three stab wounds in his house . Police received a call about 8am local time on Tuesday and made the find . His wife , Donna , is a person of interest and has been taken into custody .