Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper dies aged 56 after devastating 3-year Covid battle

Kate Garraway has told her Good Morning Britain co-star that she's in a 'strange bubble of numbness' following the death of her husband Derek Draper. The presenter was heartbroken to share the news of Derek's death last Friday, January 5, almost four years after contracting Covid changed their lives.

Kate Garraway has made a statement following the death of her husband Derek Draper, saying "I hope you can forgive me" as she opened up to Good Morning Britain viewers.

Susanna Reid was left fighting back tears as she returned to screens for the first time on Good Morning Britain since co-star and friend Kate Garraway announced the sad death of her husband. Kate confirmed on Friday (January 5) that Derek Draper had died, aged 56.

Kate Garraway has shared a heartbreaking message with Good Morning Britain viewers after the tragic death of her husband Derek Draper, which she announced on Friday. In December, it was reported on GMB that he was in “a very serious condition” after suffering a heart attack and on Friday the TV presenter said her beloved husband had passed away at the age of 56.

Derek Draper spent his last Christmas with his wife Kate Garraway and their two children in hospital. Derek, 56, who bravely battled Covid for nearly four years, sadly passed away last week due to complications after a cardiac arrest. He was too ill to be at home on Christmas Day, so, Good Morning Britain presenter Kate, 56, along with their daughter Darcey, 17, and son Billy, 14, decided to celebrate the day by his bedside.

Peter Andre has paid tribute to Kate Garraway following the tragic death of her husband Derek Draper. It was announced on January 5 that the 56-year-old died from COVID-19 complications, almost four years after he first contracted the disease.

Kate Garraway and her family were thrown into turmoil when her husband Derek Draper contracted Covid in March 2021. Derek's long battle with the illness is now well-known, and the Good Morning Britain presenter's courage and unwavering love for her husband has been obvious, right through until his tragic death was announced on Friday, 5 January. Back in December, Kate was forced to cancel all upcoming TV and radio work when Derek sadly suffered a sudden heart attack.

TV presenter Kate Garraway has reportedly been given “as much time off as she needs” by ITV bosses following the tragic death of her husband Derek Draper.The Good Morning Britain presenter, 56, announced earlier today that Derek had died in an emotional statement on Instagram. A source told The Sun last month that Kate was by his side 24 hours a day after she cancelled all work commitments.They said: "Kate is by his side 24 hours a day and is willing him on to win this latest battle for his life.

Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper has sadly passed away at the age of 56 after a long battle with Covid-19.The Good Morning Britain presenter shared the heartbreaking news on social media, explaining that Derek was surrounded by loved ones in his final moments. Derek, who was a former political advisor and lobbyist, first went to hospital with the virus in March 2020. He and Kate have two children together, Darcey, 17, and William, 14.

Kate Garraway spoke of her husband Derek Draper's 'determination' to be by her side during their last public outing together before his sad death. The Good Morning Britain presenter confirmed on Friday (January 5) that her beloved Derek had died, aged 56.

Kate Garraway and her husband Derek Draper were due to celebrate their second wedding in August 2020, but sadly it didn't happen due to Derek battling Covid-19. The reminder of their plans for a second wedding come as Good Morning Britain host Kate, 56, has confirmed Derek has died aged 56 after a devastating three year battle with Covid-19.

Kate Garraway has announced her beloved husband Derek Draper has died aged 56, after a three-year battle with Covid-19.The couple have been married for almost 20 years and share two children, Darcey, 17, and William, 14. Good Morning Britain host Kate, 56, has been by Derek's side during his three-year battle with Covid-19 from adapting their family home to becoming his full-time carer.The couple first met in 2004 after they were introduced by former GMTV political correspondent Gloria De Piero.They tied the knot just a year later and welcomed their two children.

Derek Draper, the husband of TV presenter Kate Garraway, has died at the age of 56 after suffering from long-term symptoms of coronavirus. The former lobbyist and political advisor had been ‘critically ill’ after a cardiac arrest in early December.

Derek Draper has died at the age of 56, almost four years after becoming one of the first people to become seriously ill with Coronavirus. His wife, TV presenter Kate Garraway, confirmed the tragic news in an Instagram post on Friday (January 5).

Kate Garraway revealed she was with her beloved husband Derek Draper in his final moments as she paid tribute to her "darling husband" following his death at the age of 56.

Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper has died aged 56 after a devastating three year battle with Covid-19. He leaves behind his wife, Good Morning Britain host Kate, 56, and their two children, daughter Darcey, 17, and son William, 14. Derek has been in and out of hospital many times over the past few years after he became seriously ill with coronavirus in March 2020.

Kate Garraway 's husband Derek Draper has died aged 56 after a devastating three year battle with Covid-19. He leaves behind his wife, Good Morning Britain host Kate, 56, and their two children, daughter Darcey, 17, and son William, 14.The TV star took to Instagram to share the devastating news with her 1.1million Instagram followers.

Derek Draper, the husband of British broadcaster Kate Garraway and the subject of ITV’s Finding Derek documentary, has died aged 56.

Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper has passed away aged 56.

Kate Garraway has been seen out in public for the first time since her husband Derek Draper allegedly suffered a devastating heart attack shortly before Christmas. The Good Morning Britain presenter, 56, was seen outside a Tesco store in north London with bags filled with groceries. Despite her husband's hospitalisation, Kate looked to be in the festive spirit as she sported a jumper featuring glittery baubles and a classic red Santa hat.The mum-of-two also wore a long shimmery pleated skirt and white patent boots on the outing.