Dr Michael Mosley's wife Dr Clare Bailey Mosley has confirmed that the body found on the Greek island of Symi was that of her late husband.

The 67-year-old author and broadcaster went missing on Thursday while out for a walk.

His body was later found in a treacherous part of the island after an island-wide search was conducted.

Paying tribute to Dr Michael Mosley, she said: "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."

Dr Clare Bailey Mosley added: "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.

"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."

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Who is Dr Michael Mosley's wife Dr Clare Bailey Mosley?

According to The Soho Agency, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley is a GP with a particular interest in promoting diet and lifestyle changes for weight loss.

She is also the author of the companion recipe books to Dr Michael Mosley's The Blood Sugar Diet, The Clever Gut Diet and the recently published Fast 800 Easy.

She also helps run The Fast 800 online program which provides recipes, meal plans, exercises and support to help people achieve weight loss and reverse metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes.

Clare also has four grown-up children and a slightly 'histrionic' dog.