TV doctor Michael Mosley tragically lost his life after disappearing on the Greek island of Symi two years ago today, and his family has revealed that he would have become a grandfather last week.
The presenter and health author died on June 5, 2024, after going missing during a walk on a holiday with his wife. He was found dead four days later after a huge search in rocky terrain near Agia Marina Beach, just a short distance from safety.
In an exclusive interview with the Mirror, his widow Dr. Clare Bailey Mosley revealed that she became a grandmother last week. "It's very exciting," she told Features Writer Niamh Kirk. "It's bitter sweet I have to say. It's the bit I find quite difficult as it brings it so close to home. Because you always imagine becoming grandparents together. But I'm doing as well as I can be."
Honoring His Legacy
"We're honouring his legacy in lots of ways," Clare explained. "Strangely, a lot of it is through the family, who have all been passionate about continuing his mission. He was very single minded about it, and it meant a lot to all of us."
Jack, Michael's son, says it is extremely important to him to press on with his father's mission. "He was one of the pioneers in the lifestyle medicine space," Jack told the Mirror. "There wasn't much interest in it before him, especially amongst doctors, and he was a catalyst in creating such a big interest in it like there is today. He was much more of an introvert than you might think, but this meant so much to him."
Charity Giveaway to Mark Anniversary
To mark the two-year anniversary of Michael's death, Jack and Clare are gifting 3,000 Fast800 memberships to members of the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation. Michael was the driving force behind the Fast 800 programme, a weight-management and lifestyle plan that has become particularly well regarded for supporting those living with Type 2 diabetes and people at risk of developing the condition.
"Dad always wanted to help as many people as possible so that's why in his name we are doing a giveaway," Jack says. "It helps support people with diabetes and they are a great charity."
