Kate Garraway has shared a heartbreaking confession about the death of her husband Derek Draper, revealing that some people have suggested she must feel 'relieved' by his passing. The Good Morning Britain presenter, 57, lost Derek in January after a three-year battle with the effects of Covid-19. She said while people mean it kindly, she does not feel relief, adding: 'It was an honour to care for him.'
Speaking at a charity ball, Garraway admitted she is 'barely holding it together' as she navigates early grief. 'I haven't actually been out that much. So it's nice to come out tonight. Derek passed away so recently, so it's just one step at a time,' she said.
The mother of two is now facing further heartache as her father recovers from a suspected stroke and heart attack. He collapsed while on holiday in Cornwall last month and was rushed to hospital. Garraway took a break from her TV and radio duties to be with her family, later thanking NHS staff and colleagues for their support.
In an Instagram update, she shared that her father is stable and recovering, and expressed gratitude to her ITV and Smooth Radio colleagues for covering her shifts. She also noted that the time off has allowed her to be with her children Darcey and Billy, which they 'really need'.
