The family of television doctor Michael Mosley have marked the first anniversary of his death with an emotional tribute, describing the past twelve months as "the hardest of our lives".
Dr Clare Bailey Mosley shared a heartfelt message on Instagram yesterday, reflecting on the loss of her husband who died aged 67 whilst holidaying on the Greek island of Symi last June.
"It's hard to believe that a year has passed since we lost Michael," she wrote. "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 broadcaster was renowned for popularising intermittent fasting through his 5:2 diet and presenting science programmes for the BBC and Channel 4.
Michael Mosley died last June during a holiday in Geece
BBCDr Bailey Mosley's tribute continued: "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."
She went on to express gratitude for the public response to his death, adding: "The outpouring of love, stories and memories from so many of you has 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 family thanked supporters for their compassion, saying their "messages, letters and acts of remembrance have helped us through the darkest days."
Looking ahead, the family revealed they are "trying, as a family to look forward. To carry on the work Michael was so passionate about. To live with purpose and joy, as he would have wanted us to."
Last month, they announced the establishment of the Michael Mosley Memorial Research Fund in partnership with King's College London and the Chronic Disease Research Foundation (CDRF).
The initiative will create a new clinical research fellowship aimed at improving the nation's metabolic health, with the CDRF administering the fund and appointing a dedicated research scientist.
The family signed their tribute "With love and deepest gratitude, Clare and the Mosley family."
Their son, Dr Jack Mosley, a GP registrar who had researched weight-loss medications with his father, has recently authored a book titled Food Noise: How Weight Loss Medication And Smart Nutrition Can Silence Your Cravings.
Mosley's death last year was ruled "indeterminate" and "unascertainable" by a coroner, who stated it was "most likely attributable either to heatstroke (accidental) or non-identified pathological cause".
Michael Mosley was renowned for popularising intermittent fasting through his 5:2 diet
ITVThe doctor-turned-broadcaster had presented BBC Radio 4's Just One Thing and the BBC series Trust Me, I'm A Doctor, examining healthcare in Britain.
He was known for pushing physical boundaries in his programmes, including ingesting tapeworms for six weeks in a 2014 documentary and creating black puddings from his own blood in 2015 to demonstrate nutritional value.
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The BBC honoured him with a dedicated day in July 2024, encouraging presenters and audiences to do "just one thing" to improve their wellbeing.
His wife Clare accepted the Hall of Fame Award at the British Podcast Awards on his behalf in September 2024.
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