Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper dies aged 56

Kate Garraway‘s husband Derek Draper has died aged 56 after struggling a coronary heart assault earlier than Christmas following an extended battle with Covid.

The Good Morning Britain star introduced the passing of her husband on Instagram this morning.

Derek had been plagued with well being woes after contracting Covid in 2020 and suffered a cardiac arrest in early December, with Kate spending Christmas at hospital.  

In a put up on Instagram she stated: ‘I’m unhappy to must let you know all that my darling husband Derek has handed away.

‘As a few of you could know he has been critically in poor health following a cardiac arrest in early December which, due to the harm inflicted by Covid in March 2020, led to additional issues.

‘Derek was surrounded by his household in his remaining days and I used to be by his facet holding his hand all through the final lengthy hours and when he handed. I’ve a lot extra to say, and naturally I’ll accomplish that in the end, however for now I simply need to thank all of the medical groups who fought so onerous to avoid wasting him and to make his remaining moments as snug and dignified as attainable.

‘Sending a lot love and due to all of you who’ve so generously given our household a lot help. Rest gently and peacefully now Derek, my love, I used to be so fortunate to have you ever in my life.’