Michael Mosley's wife pays tribute to him as she introduces 'poignant' final documentary

23 Aug 2024

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Michael Mosley's wife, Dr. Clare Bailey, spoke fondly of him and introduced his last documentary. She believes he would have liked the program.

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The TV doctor recorded his final show, "Wonders of the Human Body," for Channel 5 shortly before passing away on the Greek island of Symi in June.

The audience also mentioned how touching they found the moments when Mosley talked about his desire to live longer than his father, who passed away at the age of 74.

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Dr. Clare Bailey, the late Michael Mosley's wife, talked about his dedication to sharing health tips in his last documentary.

The doctor and TV personality passed away in June after disappearing on the Greek island of Symi during a vacation with his wife and friends. On Channel 5's show Wonders of the Human Body, his wife shared that she and their family were honored to share his final TV episode.

Dr. Clare Bailey mentioned that she believed her deceased spouse would have appreciated the show.

Mosley had recorded the documentary shortly before he passed away. In emotional moments, Dr. Bailey appeared on screen, sharing memories of her husband as they worked on experiments for the show.

She mentioned that Michael has always been passionate about uncovering the amazing mysteries of our bodies. He spent many months working with the production team to create this new show about the human body. The whole family is excited to share it with you.

Michael convinced me to join in, flipping him upside down and preparing his ice bath, all in the name of science.

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"And I'm confident that he would have liked the show."

One person posted on X: "It was really touching to watch #MichaelMosley's final show. He was really impressive, wasn't he? He managed to motivate many of us who are not very healthy to make positive changes and possibly extend our lives."

More Happenings At Wonders Of Human Body

Michael Mosley's final television program before his passing was called "Wonders of the Human Body" and aired on Channel 5.

Fans of the new show were deeply moved by a scene in the first episode where Mosley undergoes testing to determine his risk of developing a life-threatening heart condition.

The doctor was well-known for being eager to participate in various tests and experiments to prove his point in documentaries. This particular experiment held a significant importance for him as he visited a laboratory at Cambridge University to determine if he had the same risk of heart disease as his father, who had passed away from the condition.

Mosley stated at the start of the episode: "I will demonstrate how we can enhance our health and longevity, and I will use my own body to illustrate so that you at home can better comprehend your own."

However, when he went for his heart disease risk assessments, he confessed: "I'm a bit anxious. Since my father had heart disease, I understand that I have a higher chance of developing it."

Mosley, who was 66 when the movie was made and died at 67, mentioned that his father had died when he was only 74, which was just eight years older than his own age at the time.

One individual remarked: "It is disheartening to see Michael Mosley express his desire to outlive his father, only to realize that he did not achieve that."

Another person commented: "The conversation with Michael Mosley about how long he is expected to live is really touching."

Another person commented: "It's heartbreaking to see him express happiness upon discovering that he has a low risk of heart attack, only to realize that he will likely outlive his father who passed away at 74... His legacy is incredible and he is deeply missed by many."