Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway became overwhelmed with emotion as she met a nurse who cared for author Michael Rosen during his Covid battle - and then learned that she had also cared for her husband Derek, whose battle with the disease is still ongoing. As the realisation hit home, Kate, 54, who married Derek in 2005, felt urged to share a hug with Beth Dixon, and leapt up to do so after being reassured it was fine to by co-host Richard Bacon. Knowing that Derek had been on the same ward as the acclaimed children’s writer, known for books like We’re Going On A Bear Hunt, Kate said: “I have to ask you on a personal note, because you cared for Michael, and Derek, we’ve now found out, was two beds away.
Kate Garraway shares update on husband Derek's health amid speech battle
06.04.2022 - 00:25 / ok.co.uk
Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway has talked about how husband Derek's on-going battle with Covid-19 has left him struggling with speech. Kate's husband Derek, 54, returned home from hospital in April 2021 after spending a year in hospital fighting for his life after contracting Covid-19. He is left with a number of complex health problems, and Kate has spoken about how he now needs round-the-clock care.
Earlier in 2022 Kate spoke out about how Derek's speech had been badly affected, leaving him unable to communicate or hold conversations. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
You can sign up at the top of the page. Kate gave a further update on Derek's ongoing health battle as she discussed Hollywood star Bruce Willis recent revelation he is stepping down from his career as an actor because he has aphasia – a condition which affects his cognitive abilities.The 54 year old TV star and her co-host Richard Madeley were joined by actor Chris Ellison, who once starred in cop show The Bill, and his wife Anita to discuss the condition. The 75 year old actor was diagnosed with aphasia in 2020 following a severe stroke.
Chris sat with his wife as she explained how difficult Chris's condition had made their life. Anita explained that they had become "hermits" as Chris was worried about leaving the house in case someone spoke to him and he was unable to reply.
Chris attempted to answer some short questions that he had previously told Richard he wanted to answer, but he struggled to find the words and Anita stepped in to help him complete his answers. During the candid interview, Kate related to her guests and shared the fact that Derek also finds
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