I dont know quite where to begin with this.

Its devastating to have lost Michael, my wonderful, funny, kind and brilliant husband.

We had an incredibly lucky life together, said Clare Bailey Mosley.

Michael Mosley

Michael MosleyBBC

We loved each other very much and were so happy together.

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.

Hannah Fry

Its clear that Michael meant a huge amount to so many of you.

Were taking comfort in the fact that he so very nearly made it.

We are so grateful to the extraordinary people on Symi who have worked tirelessly to help find him.

Were also very grateful to the press who have dealt with us with great respect.

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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.

The news comes not long after Mosleys wife Clare Bailey issued a statement saying we will not lose hope.

Mosley, who is 67, vanished after setting off from a beach on the island on Wednesday afternoon.

He also hosts the BBC podcastThe One Thingabout physical and mental health.

The longest and most unbearable days for myself and my children.