High profile radio personality, Robin Bailey has made her return to the airwaves, five weeks after husband Tony Smart took his own life, who was battling from depression. The popular radio host, who works as a breakfast announcer for Brisbane based radio station 97.3 decided to return to work with her faithful team Terry and Bob saying she was so glad to be back. With a box of tissues by her side, Bailey read out an emotional and teary prepared statement describing the tough last weeks since her husband's death, thanking all her family and friends, including her radio colleagues for their love during such a sad time. Scroll down for video . Robin Bailey was welcomed back by her colleague Terry and Bob (all pictured) five weeks after her husband took his own life . 'Sadly never be able to forget it (the day he died),' she said. The usually bubbly presenter said the worst thing was having to tell her three sons that their dad was never going to come home. 'The boys are exceptional,' she said, 'they all thanked their father at his funeral.' 'The last five weeks for us have been about finding a new normal.' Bailey then went on to thank all the people that have stepped up for her and her boys, aged 10, 12 and 14. She thanked close friends, a new babysitter and of course her colleagues for all their support.The mother of three then thanked the listeners for their compassion. 'Thankyou to all of you in Brisbane, to everyone that said a prayer for us or lit a candle or sent a facebook message or emails, from cards to flowers,' she said. 'They kept us going, it really got us through,' adding that her three boys have returned to school as she returned to work. 'I do not want to become the poster girl for depression, I refuse to let it scar my children or myself.' 'Life really does go on.' Following her husband's death, messages of support flowed in, while Bailey asked media to respect their privacy as they grieved. In a statement, 97.3 confirmed the death of Mr Smart and sent their condolences to Bailey and her family. Robin Bailey and her children are mourning the death of her husband, Tony Smart (pictured here with Bailey) who took his own life . 'Yesterday we were saddened by the terrible news that Tony Smart, husband to Robin Bailey, took his own life. Tony had been suffering from depression,' it said. 'Robin is a beloved member of 97.3's breakfast team and we extend our deepest sympathy to her, her three young boys, Tony's grieving parents Max, Margot and sister Angela and both their entire families. 'This is obviously very difficult for them and we appreciate Robin and her family's need for privacy. 'Robin will be making no further comment at this time.' Bailey and her husband had three children together - aged 14, 12 and 10 - and raised them in Brisbane . Fellow radio announcer Meshel Laurie sent her deepest sympathies to Bailey via social media. Laurie works at rival station Nova 100 in Melbourne. 'Robin Bailey is a beautiful woman, a good friend to me even though we were radio rivals. Take care of her Brisbane, I know you love her 2. X,' she wrote on Twitter. Fans of Bailey - who is one of the three presenters alongside Terry Hansen and Bob Gallagher - have taken to Facebook to send thousands of messages of support to Bailey. Friends and fans have taken social media to show their support for Bailey, including rival radio host Meshel Laurie . Listener Chelsea Geary was shocked by the news. 'omg. [sic] That is absolutely devastating. Robin, you are such a strong, strong lady and you have the support of a whole city behind you. Take the time to be with your boys. You are in everyone's thoughts,' she posted. Sandy Ridich wrote: 'I couldn't believe the news we heard, as listeners you invited us into your lives, we are saddened at your loss Robin and family we will be thinking of you and your sons at this most difficult time.' Robin Bailey and Tony Smart had been married for almost 16 years, and had three children together aged 14, 12 and 10, according to The Courier Mail. If you or someone you know needs support, contact on Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Robin Bailey returns to radio five weeks after husband Tony Smart took his life .
The radio personality thanked friends for all their support including Brisbane listeners .
The mother of thee boys hosts radio state 97.3's breakfast show in Brisbane .
She and her husband, Tony Smart, had been married for almost 16 years .
Mr Smart had been battling depression .
High profile radio personality, Robin Bailey has made her return to the airwaves, five weeks after husband Tony Smart took his own life, who was battling from depression. The popular radio host, who works as a breakfast announcer for Brisbane based radio station 97.3 decided to return to work with her faithful team Terry and Bob saying she was so glad to be back. With a box of tissues by her side, Bailey read out an emotional and teary prepared statement describing the tough last weeks since her husband's death, thanking all her family and friends, including her radio colleagues for their love during such a sad time. Scroll down for video . Robin Bailey was welcomed back by her colleague Terry and Bob (all pictured) five weeks after her husband took his own life . 'Sadly never be able to forget it (the day he died),' she said. The usually bubbly presenter said the worst thing was having to tell her three sons that their dad was never going to come home. 'The boys are exceptional,' she said, 'they all thanked their father at his funeral.' 'The last five weeks for us have been about finding a new normal.' Bailey then went on to thank all the people that have stepped up for her and her boys, aged 10, 12 and 14. She thanked close friends, a new babysitter and of course her colleagues for all their support.The mother of three then thanked the listeners for their compassion. 'Thankyou to all of you in Brisbane, to everyone that said a prayer for us or lit a candle or sent a facebook message or emails, from cards to flowers,' she said. 'They kept us going, it really got us through,' adding that her three boys have returned to school as she returned to work. 'I do not want to become the poster girl for depression, I refuse to let it scar my children or myself.' 'Life really does go on.' Following her husband's death, messages of support flowed in, while Bailey asked media to respect their privacy as they grieved. In a statement, 97.3 confirmed the death of Mr Smart and sent their condolences to Bailey and her family. Robin Bailey and her children are mourning the death of her husband, Tony Smart (pictured here with Bailey) who took his own life . 'Yesterday we were saddened by the terrible news that Tony Smart, husband to Robin Bailey, took his own life. Tony had been suffering from depression,' it said. 'Robin is a beloved member of 97.3's breakfast team and we extend our deepest sympathy to her, her three young boys, Tony's grieving parents Max, Margot and sister Angela and both their entire families. 'This is obviously very difficult for them and we appreciate Robin and her family's need for privacy. 'Robin will be making no further comment at this time.' Bailey and her husband had three children together - aged 14, 12 and 10 - and raised them in Brisbane . Fellow radio announcer Meshel Laurie sent her deepest sympathies to Bailey via social media. Laurie works at rival station Nova 100 in Melbourne. 'Robin Bailey is a beautiful woman, a good friend to me even though we were radio rivals. Take care of her Brisbane, I know you love her 2. X,' she wrote on Twitter. Fans of Bailey - who is one of the three presenters alongside Terry Hansen and Bob Gallagher - have taken to Facebook to send thousands of messages of support to Bailey. Friends and fans have taken social media to show their support for Bailey, including rival radio host Meshel Laurie . Listener Chelsea Geary was shocked by the news. 'omg. [sic] That is absolutely devastating. Robin, you are such a strong, strong lady and you have the support of a whole city behind you. Take the time to be with your boys. You are in everyone's thoughts,' she posted. Sandy Ridich wrote: 'I couldn't believe the news we heard, as listeners you invited us into your lives, we are saddened at your loss Robin and family we will be thinking of you and your sons at this most difficult time.' Robin Bailey and Tony Smart had been married for almost 16 years, and had three children together aged 14, 12 and 10, according to The Courier Mail. If you or someone you know needs support, contact on Lifeline on 13 11 14.
High profile radio personality, Robin Bailey has made her return to the airwaves, five weeks was battling from depression. The popular radio after her husband took his own life . 'Sadly all their support.The mother of three then thanked the listeners for their compassion. their support for Bailey, including rival radio Bailey and Tony Smart had been married for almost 16 years, and had three children together aged