Just over a month after missing TV doctor Michael Mosley's body was discovered in a remote area of the Greek island of Symi, his heartbroken wife has issued a statement today, lifting the lid on her devastation.
The 67-year-old health expert - famed for his TV appearances on the likes of The One Show and This Morning - was reported missing after disappearing on a afternoon walk from the beach, where he'd spent the day with wife, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley.
Following a colossal search party - during which CCTV was assessed and police, firefighters with drones, Greek Red Cross workers, divers, a search dog and a helicopter were deployed - Michael's body was found beneath a fence that runs around a bar in the same coastal area three days later.
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It was reported at the time that Michael died of heat exhaustion after losing consciousness whilst walking in 40+ degree temperatures.
Two weeks after Dr Clare confirmed the identity body of her 'adventurous' husband, she paid a tribute to him on social media, thanking all Michael's fan and followers for those kind words.
"Thank you all for your wonderfully supportive messages,” she wrote on Instagram at the time. "The outpouring of love from so many people has meant a huge amount to me and my family."
Dr Clare went on to explain that she'd be 'quiet for a while' in terms of her social media usage following the death of the 'amazing man' she'd married, who gave her 'so much joy and sense of purpose', adding: "I’m sure you will understand. But I will be back here soon."
And today, in a heartbreaking update, Dr Clare has made her return to the internet, speaking out about the 'overwhelming grief' that she and her family have felt since Michael's passing.
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"We are trying to put our lives back together without Michael and it’s very hard," she wrote online today (12 July).
"Not all the time. We can smile and laugh too. As well as comfort each other."
She continued: "Grief can feel overwhelming. Light and beautiful. Catch you by surprise. Feel like the weight of a stone or a sharp pain. It changes unexpectedly.
"As people often say, it’s a journey, not all sad and you take each day at a time.
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"The extraordinary outpouring of grief and gratitude for Michael and how he has changed so many lives is very moving, including the heartfelt thoughts and kindness extended to us as a family, for which we are incredibly grateful."
Ahead of the BBC tonight airing a special tribute to the television medic as part of their Just One Thing Day production, Dr Clare concluded her statement, saying: "We sincerely hope that we can continue to share his positive message going forward. Because while we are learning to live without Michael, he is ever-present through the lives that he touched and the difference he made."
Rhianna Benson