Michael Mosley’s wife pays heartbreaking tribute after his death: ‘He took the wrong route and collapsed’

The wife of Michael Mosley has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her “wonderful” husband after his body was found following his disappearance.

Michael, who had appearances on This Morning, went missing on the Greek island of Symi on Wednesday. His wife, Clare Bailey, raised an alarm that evening after he failed to come home six hours after a hike.

However, on Sunday (June 9), it was confirmed by Symi mayor Lefteris Papakalodoukas and police that Michael’s body had been found.

Now, his wife Clare has broken her silence.

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She has said in a statement: “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. 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.

“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.”

She continued: “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. 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.”

"I'm sorry for the family, I'm sorry that I'm the one to find him. I wish we had better news."

Local cameraman Antonios speaks to Sky's @esadiya, detailing how he spotted the body of TV doctor Michael Mosley on the beach near the fence.

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It comes after a cameraman became tearful as he detailed the moment he spotted Michael’s body.

He told Sky News: “The description is exactly as the guy we are looking for. I’m sorry for the family, I’m sorry that I’m the one to find him. I wish we had better news.”