Dr Michael Mosley’s wife has issued a heartbreaking statement with new photos of her TV star husband a month after he died on the Greek island of Symi.
A body has been found in the search for missing TV doctor Michael Mosley on the Greek Island of Symi.
It is understood the body and an umbrella were found near a dangerous cave area known as ‘The Abyss’.
Authorities believe the body is that of the missing presenter but are awaiting formal identification.
Greek authorities on June 9 found Dr Mosley’s body with an umbrella close to a dangerous cave system known to island locals as “The Abyss,” ending a desperate five-day search for the missing UK television presenter.
He was last seen 30 minutes away in Pedi village where he headed toward a rocky path in sweltering temperatures, after leaving Saint Nikolas Beach for a walk and never returning.
Dr Michael Mosley’s wife has spoken of her “extraordinary” grief a month after her husband’s body was discovered on the Greek island of Symi.
Dr Claire Bailey on Friday posted heartbreaking pictures with her husband. Picture: Instagram
His wife of 36 years Dr Claire Bailey, who reported him missing when he did not return, on Thursday posted a heartbreaking photo with her husband, understood to be taken before their ill-fated holiday to Greece.
“We are trying to put our lives back together without Michael and it’s very hard,” she wrote in the caption on Instagram.
“Not all the time. We can smile and laugh too. As well as comfort each other.”
“Grief can feel overwhelming. Light and beautiful. Catch you by surprise. Feel like the weight of a stone or a sharp pain. It changes unexpectedly.’
She said it was “not all sad” and “you take each day at a time” while remaining “incredibly grateful” for “the extraordinary outpouring of grief and gratitude for Michael”.
She said she was “moved” that her husband “had changed so many lives” and “we sincerely hope that we can continue to share his positive message going forward”.
“Because while we are learning to live without Michael, he is ever-present through the lives that he touched and the difference he made.”
Her message comes as the BBC prepares to host ‘Just One Thing Day’ on Friday – named after Dr Mosley’s popular BBC Radio 4 podcast where he revealed tips to help improve people’s health. Picture: Instagram
The British journalist likely died of natural causes. Picture: Instagram
Her message comes as the BBC prepares to host ‘Just One Thing Day’ on Friday – named after Dr Mosley’s popular BBC Radio 4 podcast where he revealed tips to help improve people’s health.
“The BBC’s celebration of Michael’s life tomorrow with ‘Just One Thing Day’ is wonderful. A day dedicated to the impact he had on people’s lives and to celebrate his legacy within broadcasting and beyond – it’s humbling and delightful all at once. We are so grateful,” Dr Bailey said.
BBC Radio 4 will lead the tribute coverage while BBC Radio 2’s Tina Daheley, 6 Music’s Craig Charles and BBC Radio 1 will get involved to welcome those whose lives have been changed by Dr Mosley.
TV shows Morning Live and The One Show, where he was a regular contributor, will also join in celebrating the doctor’s legacy.
His body was initially found by restaurant manager Ilias Tsavaris after he spotted his watch flickering in the sun on rocky ground near a fence boarding the beachside eatery.
Mr Tsavaris, 38, last month told MailOnline it came about when the island’s Mayor Lefteris Papakalodoukas saw something suspicious while travelling in a water taxi near the diner.
Greek police have ruled out any foul play in the death of TV doctor Michael Mosley.
A post-mortem examination of the body determined he died of natural causes on the day he went missing on the Greek Island of Symi.
The TV presenter’s remains were found in a rocky area, close to the sea.
“I was told to go up there and check it out,” Mr Tsavaris said.
“As I approached, I saw something glinting in the sun – his watch. As I got close, I knew it was him. Horrifying.”
A police source told the BBC Dr Mosley’s remains had likely been at the location for several days as his death is believed to have occurred about 4pm on the day he went missing.
An initial post-mortem report revealed the British journalist likely died of natural causes after he sat on the ground and lost consciousness due to how his body was positioned amid sweltering temperatures.
A massive search effort involving drones, helicopters, sniffer dogs, and the island’s coast guard had previously failed to find any trace of the popular tv presenter.
Mr Mosley is renowned in the UK for several documentaries and programs on the BBC, where he has worked since the 1980s, including The One Show and Trust Me, I’m A Doctor.
He also took part in SBS series Australia’s Health Revolution in 2021, hosted podcast Just One Thing and is the bestselling author of book The Fast 800.