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Kate Garraway has shared the sweet but sad conversation she had with her daughter after her husband Derek Draper sadly passed away last week.

Kate Garraway is in a "bubble of her own numbness of grief" after the death of her husband, Derek Draper. The Good Morning Britain star announced Derek's death on Friday, 5 January, revealing that she and their children, daughter Darcey, 17, and son William, 14, were there with him in his final moments. Before his passing, Derek, 56, was critically ill after suffering a heart attack over the festive period, brought on after he suffered with severe complications from Covid-19 for the past four years.

Ben Shephard has shared an emotional update on his Good Morning Britain co-star Kate Garraway, following the tragic death of husband Derek Draper. Ben, 49, returned to GMB on Thursday, 11 January, marking his first show since Derek passed away. He shared a message from Kate, 56, and gave an insight into how she and her two children - Darcey, 17, and Billy, 14 - are coping following Derek's passing in early January.

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 said she would call her husband Derek Draper's mobile phone to hear his "old voice" during his length health battle. The Good Morning Britain presenter, 56, announced the heartbreaking death of political adviser Derek on Friday, 5 January, nearly four years after he first fell seriously ill with Covid.The dad-of-two suffered complications following a cardiac arrest in December. Kate was by his side when he passed as she had been throughout his health battle, which started in March 2020.

Susanna Reid was left teary eyed after Good Morning Britain paid a heartbreaking tribute to Kate Garraway's late husband Derek Draper.

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 close to tears as she read out a special message from Kate Garraway to her fans, thanking them for their support after the sad death of her husband, Derek Draper. Derek, 56, was critically ill after suffering a heart attack over the festive period, brought on after he suffered with complications from Covid-19 for the past three years.

Kate Garraway issued an emotional statement on Good Morning Britain following the heartbreaking death of her husband Derek Draper, 56. Derek died on Friday 5 January following a lengthy battle with the complications of coronavirus. Over the festive season, Derek suffered a serious heart attack, with Kate announcing that she and their children Darcey, 17, and son William, 14, were by his side as he took his last breath.

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 message with her Good Morning Britain co-stars days after confirming the death of her beloved husband Derek Draper. There was an outpouring of love and support for the presenter on Friday (January 5) when she confirmed Derek had died almost four years after his life changed after contracting coronavirus.

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.

TV presenter Kate Garraway reportedly made a desperate 12-hour flight to the UK from Mexico with her late husband Derek Draper, in a bid to save his life after he suffered a cardiac arrest. Devoted Kate, 56, reportedly took Derek to Mexico for specialist treatment and was told in early December that he had suffered a cardiac arrest while she was getting a connecting flight inside Mexico. It's thought that Derek was then stabilised and placed on a medical-evacuation plane for the 12 hour trip back to the UK.

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's GMB co-host Ben Shephard has shared a heartfelt tribute to her late husband Derek Draper after he tragically died earlier this week. Derek died aged 56 after a devastating three year battle with Covid-19, and Good Morning Britain presenter Ben Shephard said he has been “reminding” himself of the “wonderful times and memories we have all shared together”.

Kate Garraway broke down in tears saying their children had ' 'effectively lost their father' Derek Draper almost three years before he died following complications from Covid-19. The Good Morning Britain presenter announced today that her husband had passed away at the age of 56 after a long fight against Covid. Derek needed round-the-clock care after he was placed in a medically induced coma and stayed in hospital for 13 months after catching the virus in 2020.

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.

In the wake of her husband Derek Draper's passing after a prolonged battle with Covid-19, Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway has emerged as a courageous advocate for carers, using her platform to shed light on the incredible work they do. Derek, a 55-year-old former political adviser, fell seriously ill with Covid-19 in March 2020, resulting in long-lasting damage and the need for daily care.

Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper tragically passed away earlier this week after a lengthy battle with long Covid, during which she cared for him every step of the way.

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Stalybridge MP Jonathan Reynolds has joined a series of senior Labour figures to pay tribute to former political adviser Derek Draper. Mr Draper, who was married to TV presenter Kate Garraway, has died aged 56 after suffering long-lasting symptoms from coronavirus.

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.

Piers Morgan has paid a touching tribute to 'brilliantly clever' Derek Draper, the husband of his former co-star Kate Garraway. Piers, who used to host Good Morning Britain with Kate before he quit in 2021, always had kind words for his former colleague during Derek's tough health battle. Derek was hospitalised many times after catching Covid in 2020 and spent 13 months in hospital.

Sky News presenter Iain King became visibly upset while announcing the death of Derek Draper to viewers. He shared the heartbreaking news that Derek had died after his wife, Kate Garraway, confirmed his death in a touching tribute on Instagram. Iain was particularly affected by Derek's passing at 56, as they had been close friends for 30 years since their university days.

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's husband, Derek Draper, has sadly passed away at the age of 56. Derek battled the long-lasting effects of Covid-19, leaving behind a grieving wife and their two children, Darcey and William. Kate expressed her deep sorrow over the loss, acknowledging her "luck" in sharing her life with him and holding his hand through his final hours.

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.

Kate Garraway has heartbreakingly announced the death of her husband Derek Draper, following a devastating three year battle with Covid-19.The Good Morning Britain presenter, 56, announced Derek had passed away age 56 in a statement shared to social media on 5 January, where she explained that he'd suffered a cardiac arrest in December and due to the "damage inflicted by Covid", had led to further complications for the dad-of-two. Kate, who married Derek in 2005, remained by her husband's side throughout his lengthy health battle, right up until his final moments.

Loose Women star Kaye Adams appeared emotional as the panel spoke about the death of Derek Draper. Kate Garraway announced earlier on Friday (January 5) that her husband had sadly died following an almost four-year battle with his health after contracting Covid in 2020.

Legendary singer Sir Elton John has sent his 'love and thoughts' to Kate Garraway and her family following the death of her husband Derek Draper.

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).

Derek Draper said he had "fallen in love all over again" with his wife Kate Garraway - just months before his life tragically changed and became not only his wife but one of his full-time carers. The Good Morning Britain presenter announced on Friday (January 5) that her husband had tragically died.

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.