Michael Mosley’s wife says response to his death ‘extraordinary’

Speaking on what Dr Mosley would have made of the outpouring of affection, his widow said: “He didn’t seek the limelight. He was quite shy, but loved what he did and was very good at it.”

She said she has a list of “caring” and “touching” tributes from people, adding the family has only just started looking at some letters as they were sent so many.

In a statement posted on Instagram on Thursday, Dr Bailey Mosley described it as “very hard” trying to piece her family’s lives back together.

“Grief can feel overwhelming. Light and beautiful. Catch you by surprise. Feel like the weight of a stone or a sharp pain. It changes unexpectedly,” she said.

“As people often say, it’s a journey, not all sad and you take each day at a time.”

But she hopes she can continue to share the message of her husband, who she said is present through the lives that he touched.

The BBC is holding a Just One Thing Day, named after his podcast where he revealed tips to help improve your health.

It will be focused on encouraging healthy habits by introducing easy routines or simple swaps into daily life to improve wellbeing.

The coverage will be included in programmes such as the Today programme, which will hear from people whose lives have been changed by Mosley’s tips, and TV shows Morning Live and The One Show, where Dr Mosley was a regular contributor.

“A day dedicated to the impact he had on people’s lives and to celebrate his legacy within broadcasting and beyond – it’s humbling and delightful all at once. We are so grateful,” Dr Bailey Mosley added.