The widow of Dr. Michael Mosley, Clare Bailey Mosley, has shared an emotional tribute on Instagram and revealed her plans to continue the work that brought them both “such a sense of purpose.” Dr. Michael Mosley, a renowned TV doctor and health expert, went missing while on holiday with his wife on the Greek island of Symi in June. Tragically, his body was found four days later in rocky terrain after an extensive search in sweltering temperatures.
In her heartfelt post, Clare Bailey Mosley, who is also a doctor, expressed gratitude for the support she has received: “Thank you all for your wonderfully supportive messages. The outpouring of love from so many people has meant a huge amount to me and my family. I’m going to be quiet for a while. I’m sure you will understand. But I will be back here soon. I very much want to continue with the work that gave Michael and myself so much joy and such a sense of purpose. Once more, thank you so much for respecting my family’s privacy so kindly. Michael was an amazing man. Thank you for seeing that too. We miss him so much.”
Greek police have confirmed that Dr. Mosley, who disappeared after going for a walk, died of natural causes. CCTV footage indicated he fell close to where his body was discovered, and no one else was present at the time.
Dr. Michael Mosley initially trained as a doctor before transitioning to broadcasting, where he presented numerous science programs and documentaries for the BBC, including the popular series “Trust Me, I’m A Doctor.” He gained widespread recognition for popularizing the 5:2 diet through his book “The Fast Diet,” co-authored with journalist Mimi Spencer, and later advocated for “The Fast 800” diet.
In 2002, Dr. Mosley was nominated for an Emmy for his role as executive producer on the BBC science documentary “The Human Face.” In 2014, he made headlines for ingesting tapeworms for six weeks as part of the documentary “Infested! Living With Parasites.”
Clare Bailey Mosley’s tribute underscores the significant impact Dr. Michael Mosley had on the fields of health and science, and her dedication to continuing his legacy.