Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper's ill health has been the topic of concern as of late after worried fans took to social media to ask for an update.The Good Morning Britain presenter has been caring for her spouse, 54, since his Covid-19 battle back in March 2020 which left him in a critical condition - making him one of the country's longest-suffering patients after he spent 13 months in hospital. However, since the star, 55, returned back to her ITV duties on August 1 - following Derek's recent hospital dash with severe sepsis several weeks ago, fans of GMB have been tweeting their concern for the star. A topic about Archie Battersbee, a young boy who has been the subject of a health debate after campaigns to keep his life support switched on, sparked further concern about Kate's wellbeing.
Kate Garraway speaks out after Derek takes a 'serious turn for the worse'
21.07.2022 - 20:51 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Kate Garraway has spoken out for the first time after her husband Derek Draper took a "very serious" turn for the worse in hospital.
The Good Morning Britain presenter was forced to pull out the show this week to be by Derek's bedside and is doing "everything she can" for him. Derek, 54, was readmitted to hospital two months ago, writes The Mirror.
Former Labour political aide Derek contracted coronavirus in March 2020 and was hospitalised and put into an induced coma. He suffered with a number of health complications despite beating the virus, which left him with clots in his lungs, holes in his heart and made him diabetic, he returned home for a short while but he was readmitted to hospital.
Taking to social media on Thursday, Kate sent congratulations to her GMB co-star Dr Amir Khan as he shared a photo of himself being offered an honorary doctorate in health from University of Bradford.
Posting a photo in a graduation robe and mortarboard, Dr Amir wrote: "Okay so this is exciting, I’ve been awarded an honorary doctorate in health from University of Bradford for services to health education and the work I’ve done with the students!"
Kate retweeted his post and wrote: "Amazing and well deserved x". The presenter's followers took to the comment section to send their well wishes.
One wrote: "Morning missed you on tv this morning hope all is well", while Dr Amir wrote: "Thank you so much x". A source close to the family told the Mirror Derek, 54, is "seriously unwell", but the family know he is in the best hands.
They said: "Derek is back in hospital in a very serious condition but the family knows he is in the best hands.
"Kate is doing everything she can for her husband. He comes first and so work will have to take a back
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