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Doctor Michael Mosley’s wife Clare has opened up about the tragedies she’s endured since her beloved husband died in Greece just 15 months ago

It’s been 15 months since Dr Michael Mosley tragically died while on holiday with his wife and friends on the Greek island of Symi.

The acclaimed TV doctor went on a walk alone in unforgiving terrain before he disappeared. For four days and nights, search parties scoured the island before his body was found.

Michael had slipped and fallen on a rocky path within two hours of leaving his wife on the beach, and died of suspected heatstroke.

It’s something that his wife Clare – who was married to Michael for 37 years – is still struggling to come to terms with. And on top of the loss of her beloved husband, she has also been faced with three other family tragedies since that fateful day.

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Since flying home from Greece last June, Clare has lost her father as well as her uncle, and she has also lost her stepsister, who was only in her early forties.

“[It was] a terrible year that started with the dog dying,” she told The Sunday Times. “I don’t think one can make sense of it. The shock is so profound, I don’t know how to.”

She further explained that the fact no one is to blame for Michael’s death is a great blessing.

“It was so random. There was nothing to be angry about. And how lucky is that? Isn’t that incredible? If somebody was to blame, it would have been very different,” she said.

“The worst has happened, but there are so many permutations in which it could have been so much worse. He could not have been found. Or one of the boys could have found him and that would have been devastating”.

Clare shared that she and her four children – Alex, 35, Jack, 33, Dan, 31, and Kate, 26 – returned to Greece to mark the first anniversary of Michael’s death, though the family decided not to stay on Symi.

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It comes after Clare bravely spoke about the heartbreaking day she lost her husband – and the moment she knew there was something ‘devastatingly’ wrong.

In a previous interview with MailOnline, Clare recalled how Michael, 67, wanted to go for a walk while she and their friends sunbathed around the pool.

But he didn’t return. Clare immediately contacted the emergency services but as daylight began to fade on the first day of their search, she said: “Then it got dark. It became devastatingly obvious something had gone terribly wrong.” As that night came to an end, she went to bed, and just “curled up” and “cried”.

Cillian Murphy has been confirmed as the inspiration behind one of Hozier’s biggest songs, but the Peaky Blinders star didn’t seem all that fussed about his hand in the song

Fans of Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy were left in stitches after the star discovered he was the muse behind a massive Hozier hit. The Oppenheimer actor, it seems, unknowingly inspired one of his fellow countryman’s most popular tunes. Murphy’s hilarious reaction to this revelation during an appearance at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) had fans in fits of laughter.

Murphy graced the TIFF red carpet to promote his forthcoming Netflix film, Steve. Amidst a flurry of questions from journalists, one reporter asked how it felt to be the inspiration for a chart-topping song that Hozier has belted out at major events like Finsbury Park and Leeds Festival.

The song in question, Too Sweet, was reportedly sparked by a flight Hozier shared with Murphy, during which the musician was bleeding and hungover.

He recounted: “I’m like rattled. You know, that type of hangover where you’re shaking. And then I look over to the left of me on this plane and I see a famous Irish actor.”

“I’m also subject to celebrity shock where you see somebody you’ve seen on screen a thousand times and you’re like, ‘Oh my God, that’s a famous person’. And when I see Cillian Murphy is to my left… “I’m like, ‘Oh my God, that’s wet’.

So I’m on the plane looking at my fingers, like I’m bleeding a little bit. “And I turn to my left and Cillian Murphy’s hunkered by my seat and is like, ‘How’s it going?’ I’m trying to play it cool. He was so sweet and so kind.”

Although Murphy provided the inspiration for the track, it appears he was completely unaware of it until recently.

The 28 Days Later actor discovered his influence on the song during an appearance at the Toronto International Film Festival. Murphy remarked: “Oh, I don’t know that story. I remember I did meet him on a plane once, I don’t know that he was bleeding.”

Murphy’s reaction has left some fans in hysterics. One supporter commented: “Does Hozier have any normal stories?” Another added: “Nonchalant final boss.”

A third suggested: “Probably meant ‘bleedin’ hungover’ as in Dublin slang, not literally bleeding.” The chart-topper then clarified which lyric Murphy had sparked.

Hozier revealed: “It’s the line, ‘I aim low, I aim true and the ground’s where I go’. I’ve never told Cillian Murphy that, I’ve never met him since. I didn’t have the guts to tell him at the time the shape that I was in.”

Nevertheless, Murphy is now aware, and he appears rather indifferent about his pivotal contribution to the track.

Trisha Paytas shared an emotional Instagram update which has left fans in tears.

The backing poured in as one follower responded: “Needed that caption WAY more than you know. Thank you. Wow.”, reports OK!. Another commented: “I am crying.”

A third added: “why is this making me cry. i’m so proud of u queen.”

A fourth wrote: “Trisha i genuinely tear up seeing your posts now with your family and that big beautiful smile you always have! I love watching you grow as a soul and a human and i have been since I was young.”

They continued: “I cannot express how grateful i am in you for helping me grow and also letting me experience this lovely life you and your husband are forming love you so much.”

One fan wrote: “You deserve every ounce of happiness in your life, you are an inspiration. Thank you Trisha.”

As another added: “I’ve been following you for YEARS and I am so happy for you that you got to this glorious happy chapter of your life!”

Trisha Paytas is an American YouTuber and singer who became famous from 2010 through her internet presence. Rising to prominence via her YouTube channel where she shares vlogs, eating videos and other content, she has also featured on reality programmes including Celebrity Big Brother.

As her online fanbase expanded, Trisha consistently keeps followers updated about her personal life, documenting her experiences with her spouse and their three youngsters.

Most recently, the celebrity had supporters worldwide buzzing after revealing the arrival of her third child and first son, Aquaman, once more triggering discussions about the distinctive name.

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Aquaman joins siblings Malibu Barbie, aged 2, and Elvis, aged 1. On her podcast, Just Trish, she explained her reasoning for the superhero-inspired name – though viewers aren’t entirely persuaded Trisha is disclosing her children’s real names.

The personality has also previously discussed cosmetic procedures, encouraging her audience to reconsider before undergoing operations, asserting her breast implants are ‘gradually’ harming her health.

Photographer, Melissa Lim, is credited with persuading Noel Gallagher to stay with Oasis after the star had a major fallout with his brother, Liam, in 1994

The mystery woman who many reckon stopped Oasis from splitting up 30 years ago surprised Noel Gallagher at the band’s reunion gig in California at the weekend.

Photographer, Melissa Lim, was in the packed-out stadium at the Rose Bowl on Saturday after spending time with the Don’t Look Back In Anger star in 1994 after meeting Noel at one of Oasis’ first gigs.

After she captioned a photo of Oasis on stage surrounded by fireworks at the weekend: “30 years and worth the wait. Thank you @oasis”, a fan page responded with a throwback snap of Melissa and Noel, posting: “Melissa Lim, the lady that saved Oasis attended the show at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, September 6th.”

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The post continued: “Did you know? She played a quiet, yet pivotal role in Oasis history. She’s widely recognised as the woman who prevented Noel Gallagher from leaving the band, becoming the muse behind the song Talk Tonight and even influencing the album title (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?”

Melissa spoke about her relationship with Noel in the San Francisco Chronicle last year, revealing that she met the star backstage in the US in 1994, supporting the band’s soon-to-be-platinum-selling album, Definitely Maybe.

After Noel reportedly asked the photographer if he could “hang out” with her that night, their encounter would become a significant part of the group’s early history, as told in the epic 2016 Oasis documentary, Supersonic.

Three days after their disastrous concert in LA at which Liam reportedly threw a tambourine at his older brother, Noel is said to have sought refuge at Melissa’s apartment in San Francisco.

“He was very upset,” Melissa said. “I took him in, fed him and tried to calm him down. He wanted to break up the band.”

She continued: “San Francisco has a reputation of being a place where bands come to die, like the Band and the Sex Pistols. I wasn’t going to let it happen on my watch. I told him, ‘You can’t leave the band — you’re on the verge of something big.’”

While the documentary refers to Mark Coyle, the band’s producer, calling Melissa a “spiritual animal,” Noel’s recollection of their time together is somewhat hazy.

“If I close my eyes now, I can’t even picture the girl,” he says in the film. “I can’t remember her name.”

When the Chronicle asked Oasis to confirm Lim’s story, Noel declined to comment.

However, responding to Melissa’s post at the weekend, many Oasis fans thanked her for keeping the band together, as one said: “I was just watching a video on my laptop of Noel singing Talk Tonight on MTV unplugged in 1996 and your image popped up on my Insta!! That’s crazy!!!

“This is my favourite song and I cried like a baby. Thank you for being the inspiration for this epic song and I’m so happy you got to see them!! I hope he invited you back stage ;).”

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The 48-year-old kicked off the week in a faux leather fitted midi dress from high street favourite River Island

Cat Deeley is proving once again why she’s considered to be one of the best-dressed women on television. The This Morning presenter stepped out today in a stone faux leather midi dress, which comes with a surprisingly affordable price tag.

Cat is known to have a penchant for luxury labels but also has a knack for finding expensive-looking pieces on the high street. Her latest look is no exception.

On Monday’s show, the 48-year-old wore the Stone Faux Leather Fitted Waist Midi Dress from River Island. Priced at £59, it’s a high-street gem that could easily pass for designer.

The sleeveless dress, cut from supple faux leather, features a round neckline, fitted waist and a flattering midi length . Cat cinched the waist further with a slim brown belt and finished with tonal boots, perfect for ringing in the autumn fashion season.

The dress comes in sizes 6-18, and thanks to its faux leather composition, it’s wipe-clean, making it ideal for busy mums who want to look put-together. However, it’s worth noting that it can’t go in the tumble dryer – something to bear in mind when considering buying.

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Faux leather dresses are dominating the high street for 2025, expected to be a major trend for the latter half of the year. Karen Millen has this Faux Leather Button Detail Sleeveless Midi Dress a on sale for £90.30 sown from £129, boasting asymmetric button detailing and practical side pockets.

For a more affordable take on the trend, H&M is offering this chocolate coloured coated dress for £37.99. The calf-length dress offers a boat neckline and cap sleeves, with gathered seams at the sides for a gently draped effect.

If stone isn’t your colour, River Island also offers Cat’s dress in khaki – another colour we regularly see take over wardrobes in the ‘-ber months’. Both versions of the fitted frock offer endless styling opportunities, whether that’s with heeled boots for the chillier days, or with strappy sandals and gold jewellery for late summer, with the sleeveless silhouette lending itself to the warmer weather, also.

As we creep into layering weather, the dress would also look great with a suede cropped jacket, blazer, or even a knit tied loosely over the shoulders. But we love how Cat styled it for TV, with neutral tones being a mainstay in her wardrobe.

Radiant Liz Hurley was ready for the sunshine this weekend as the 60-year-old and Achy Breaky Heart singer Billy Ray Cyrus go from strength-to-strength

Elizabeth Hurley made full use of the September sun while has can as she posed up a storm in a skimpy white bikini.

The model and actress, 60, took to Instagram to share a photo of herself in a tiny swimsuit as she flaunted her flawless figure. Liz wowed in the tiny two piece after enjoying her ‘best summer’ with boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus, 64.

She continues to defy the years and posted the sizzling Instagram snap on Sunday afternoon as she wore a pair of sunglasses designed by her close friend Sir Elton John. Sporting a triangular top and matching bottoms, she beamed after a memorable few months with her Achy Breaky Heart hitmaker man.

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Earlier this summer, she shared some photography secrets. She wrote: “The secret to flattering bikini pics? BAN overhead sunlight. When shooting bikinis, sunrise or sunset are your best friends,” Liz captioned her shot. “We shot this at 7am… By 8am, I was lounging around in one of my equally flattering @elizabethhurleybeach kaftans, feeling glamorous AND shielded from the lethal sun.”

Liz has expressed her excitement about her budding relationship with Billy Ray hoping they’ll have a “great life” together. She left fans surprised with her revelation earlier this year. Despite finding their romance “unexpected” she’s optimistic about what lies ahead as they go from strength-to-strength.

Speaking with E! News, she shared: “It was unexpected. But we’re very happy together. And hopefully we’ll have a great life.” With her 60th birthday on the horizon, Elizabeth is keen to celebrate the significant occasion with her new partner by her side. She explained: “I always leave things to chance, I like birthdays though.

“I like getting presents, I like getting flowers, I like everyone being nice to me for a day. So, whatever we do will be fun.” These sentiments come after the 63-year-old musician Billy Ray hailed Elizabeth as a “great human being”. He spoke warmly about their connection in an excerpt from The Ty Bentli Show, reflecting how they bonded during the shooting of their 2022 film, Christmas in Paradise.

Billy Ray remarked: “We did very few scenes together but the couple times we were in the same scene there was a chemistry there. We just laughed, and it was at a time I wasn’t laughing a lot. The oddest part was first, how much we laughed. Second, I figured we were so different but in some very strange way we had way more in common than we had different.”

The duo first crossed paths on the film set, but after production wrapped up, they didn’t exchange words for two years. Yet it was Elizabeth who rekindled their friendship at a time when Billy Ray needed companionship the most during his separation from his wife, Firerose.

The American singer had been dealing with the fallout from his split from second wife Tish – who he had been married to for 30 years in 2022. This was followed by his subsequent brief marriage to third wife Firerose, who he married in 2023 and divorced in 2024.

During an appearance on last Tuesday’s Loose Women, Liz, who has son Damian, 23, with Steve Bing, explained that it all came about at the right time for her. She said: “Timing is everything. Prior to that, I was a single mum to a single child.

“I took that really seriously. After I split up with my last proper boyfriend, which was Shane [Warne]. It just didn’t seem right to have introduce someone into my life. But now it’s a good time.”

Liz also reflected on her years as a single more. In recent years, she and her son have teamed up professionally and he famously directed her in Strictly Confidential last year. He’s also started to follow in his mother’s footsteps with his own modelling career.

But on their relationship as mother and son, Liz admitted that they simply get on so well together because they were left with no other choice but to get along on the years that they were on their own.