Peter Andre hails pal Kate Garraway after husband Derek Draper's tragic death
06.01.2024 - 23:33
/ dailyrecord.co.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.
The Australian pop star previously worked with TV presenter Kate on Good Morning Britain, and said that she had regularly confided in him about how hard things were for Derek, who spent the past few years in and out of hospital, reports the Mirror.
Speaking on GBNews today, Peter said that Kate and Derek's story was "very, very sad" and hailed his friend for "never leaving [Derek's] side".
He said: “I know Kate very well. I think what's so sad about this, is that we all feel like we've gone through these past few years with them both. And of course this happened since COVID, and it's been like the real story of COVID.
"It’s very, very sad. And you know, Kate's just such a beautiful person - that this is heartbreaking. Her tenacity has just inspired us all. She never left his side."
The star went on to reveal his friendship with Kate, adding how she confided in him during Derek's health battle. Peter said: "We had a lot of chats. Sometimes backstage on This Morning, sometimes on GMB.
"She would say how difficult things were. But she never ever really showed that to people. She just stayed strong, always smiling. In person she is exactly what she's like as you see her on TV, such a kind nice person.
“Let's not forget the kids either because, of course, they have gone through the process of seeing their dad go through this as well. Now Kate has to be mum as well.
"So she's a wife, but she's also a mum. And she’s got to try and be strong for them as well. She's just an incredible lady. We