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Michael Mosley's family say year since his death has been 'hardest of our lives'

2025-06-05 21:00:12
Dr Clare Bailey Mosley said the family had "taken real comfort in knowing just how many lives Michael touched"

The family of late TV doctor Michael Mosley have described the past year as "the hardest of our lives" in a message on the first anniversary of his death.

Mosley died at the age of 67 after going missing while on holiday on the Greek island of Symi last June.

He was known for his TV and radio shows and books about health and diet.

"It's hard to believe that a year has passed since we lost Michael," his widow Clare wrote on Instagram. "Not a day goes by without thinking of him - his warmth, his laughter, his endless curiosity about the world, and his deep love for our family."

The message added: "This past year has been the hardest of our lives. Navigating the loss of someone so central to our hearts and our home has changed everything.

"We have missed him in the big moments and the small ones. But we have also felt incredibly supported."

It went on to note how the "outpouring of love, stories and memories from so many of you" online had "meant more than we can ever say".

"We have taken real comfort in knowing just how many lives Michael touched - not only through his work, but through his kindness, humour, and deep desire to help people live well for longer."

The presenter went missing after going for a walk on Symi, and his disappearance sparked a high-profile search effort by emergency services. His body was found after four days.

In December, a coroner said his the cause of his death was "indeterminate" but "most likely attributable either to heatstroke (accidental) or non-identified pathological cause".