A BRADFORD doctor has paid tribute to Michael Mosley after his body was found in Greece.

The widow of the TV doctor and columnist yesterday confirmed he was found dead on the island of Symi after going missing last Wednesday.

Dr Amir Khan, who works as a GP at the Ridge Medical Centre in Great Horton and is also known for his regular appearances on television, told of his sadness at the news and fondly remembered Dr Mosley.

"This is so sad," he said on social media.

"He was such a lovely, gentle, caring man."

Dr Mosley's body was discovered in a rocky area beside Agia Marina on Symi yesterday after an extensive search led by emergency workers, around a 30-minute walk from the village of Pedi where he was last seen on CCTV.

The 67-year-old was with his wife and friends at Agios Nikolaos beach on Wednesday, before going alone for a walk to the centre of the island.

In a statement, his wife Dr Clare Bailey Mosley said: "I don't know quite where to begin with this. 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. 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. It's clear that Michael meant a huge amount to so many of you.

"We're taking comfort in the fact that he so very nearly made it. He did an incredible climb, took the wrong route and collapsed where he couldn't be easily seen by the extensive search team. Michael was an adventurous man, it's part of what made him so special."

She said the family was also "so grateful to the extraordinary people on Symi" who worked "tirelessly" to help find Dr Mosley, with some working from dawn until dusk unasked.

Dr Bailey Mosley added: "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. Thank you all."

Dr Mosley's four children joined their mother, a GP and cookery book writer, on Symi earlier this week to help with the search effort.

Dr Mosley was known for popularising the 5:2 diet and for his appearances on The One Show and This Morning.