Dr Michael Mosley’s wife, Clare Bailey Mosley, has opened up on the couple’s final project in the days before his death
The widow of the late Dr Michael Mosley has made a heartbreaking confession about her final moments with her beloved husband. Dr Clare Bailey Mosley spoke out 15 months after her husband tragically died whilst on holiday on the Greek island of Symi.
Michael, who was famous for his television work and for creating the 5:2 diet, had set off for a stroll on the island in scorching heat. He did not take his mobile phone with him, and was discovered dead four days later.
Speaking to The Times, Clare poignantly disclosed that she had been co-writing a book with Michael when he passed away, called Eating Together: A recipe for healthy and happy families. Clare herself branded it a ‘beautiful book’.
Heartbreakingly, she confessed that she was still adjusting to dining alone following the death of her husband, who was 67, and frequently listens to podcasts. She said: “I’m getting used to eating alone. But it makes me sad. It is sad.
“There was always a meal together, we all ate the same things, there was no question about it. Every family did.”
Clare shared a post on Instagram about the article, saying: “I have to say, I did find reading the piece in the Times today was quite emotional but beautifully written. At the time we had been writing the book Eating Together: A recipe for healthy and happy families and I’m just so proud that we’ve managed to get the book published and it’s a beautiful book.
“And it’s a book that I’m really proud about. It contains 70 delicious recipes and they’re healthy, they’re family friendly and they’re very easy to make. But it’s more than just a recipe book.
“It’s about bringing families together and there’s so many benefits which you’ll see in the book as to why eating together makes such an enormous difference to people’s lives. And when we eat together, amazing things happen.
“We connect and we laugh more, we listen better and children feel more secure, teenagers unfurl and busy parents have a chance to take a breath. So I’m hoping that we can encourage people to bring families back together at mealtime and there’s so many benefits for it.”
The post sparked an outpouring of support, with one follower commenting: “So proud of you. You’ve continued under dreadful circumstances. Bravo.”
Another supporter wrote: “Always nice to see you how are you bearing on? Keep strong and know that he’s there with you in spirit? We miss him too if that helps and congratulations on the book and I hope it does really well.
“What a wonderful idea for a book! And what wonderful work you are continuing to do Claire, truly inspirational, this must be very hard for you….but you are absolutely shining a light on Michael’s legacy,” remarked another well-wisher, whilst a fourth simply added: “He would be proud of you.”
