Athens, June 9: The family of missing British TV presenter Dr. Michael Mosley confirmed Sunday that his body has been found on a Greek island. Mosley's wife said in a statement that her husband took the wrong route on a hike and collapsed in a place where his body couldn't easily be seen. Mosley went missing on the island of Symi on Wednesday afternoon.

“Michael was an adventurous man, it's part of what made him so special,” Dr. Clare Bailey Mosley said. “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.” She thanked the people of the island of Symi, who she said worked tirelessly to find him. Michael Mosley Death: Body of Missing British TV Presenter Found on Greek Island.

“Some of these people on the island, who hadn't even heard of Michael, worked from dawn till dusk unasked,” she said. “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.”