Dr Michael Mosley’s devastated wife Dr Clare Bailey Mosley has confirmed his death, after his body was found.
The This Morning regular’s body was found earlier on Sunday (June 9) after he was reported as missing on the Greek island of Symi on Wednesday (June 5). A statement from Dr Clare Bailey Mosley to PA news agency said: “I don’t know quite where to begin with this.
“It’s devastating to have lost Michael, my wonderful, funny, kind and brilliant husband. We had an incredibly lucky life together.
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“We loved each other very much and were so happy together. I am incredibly proud of our children, their resilience and support over the past days.”
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She went on: “My family and I have been hugely comforted by the outpouring of love from people from around the world. It’s clear that Michael meant a huge amount to so many of you.
“We’re taking comfort in the fact that he so very nearly made it. He did an incredible climb, took the wrong route and collapsed where he couldn’t be easily seen by the extensive search team.
“Michael was an adventurous man, it’s part of what made him so special. We are so grateful to the extraordinary people on Symi who have worked tirelessly to help find him.
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“Some of these people on the island, who hadn’t even heard of Michael, worked from dawn till dusk unasked. We’re also very grateful to the press who have dealt with us with great respect.
“I feel so lucky to have our children and my amazing friends. Most of all, I feel so lucky to have had this life with Michael. Thank you all.”
The TV doctor was first reported missing on Wednesday (June 5) after he disappeared during a lone hike on the Greek island of Symi. Local police have now confirmed the body found is the late doctor.
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A body was first spotted by a camera crew filming by the sea, despite rescue teams passing the same spot. The health expert first went missing on Wednesday (June 5) which prompted a “desperate” five-day search.
This recruited dozens of police officers to search the area with the aid of helicopters, divers, dogs and drones. The search had turned to a network of caves known locally as The Abyss, and it is believed a body was found by search staff nearby, reportedly with an umbrella.
The body of Mihael Mosley has now been removed from Symi island on a boat. Five firefighters left the island with a body on a stretcher at around 2.45pm local time, having arrived 35 minutes earlier.
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