Celebrities have been fast to ship their condolences to Kate Garraway after she introduced the loss of life of her husband Derek Draper on Friday morning.
Leading the messages of sympathy was her Good Morning Britain co-star Susanna Reid, who merely wrote: ‘Our entire hearts are with you all’ whereas Alan Carr wrote: ‘Oh Kate that is so terrible. Sending you a lot love and the deepest condolences’.
Kate revealed the heartbreaking information that her husband has died aged 56 after struggling a coronary heart assault earlier than Christmas following a protracted battle with Covid.
She introduced the passing on Instagram, and revealed she was holding his hand when he died on Wednesday evening in a north London hospital.
Derek had been plagued with well being woes after contracting Covid in 2020 and suffered a cardiac arrest in December, with Kate spending Christmas at hospital.
Kate Garraway was met with a slew of superstar tributes after saying the loss of life of her husband Derek Draper on Friday (the couple are pictured in 2019)
Kate revealed she was holding her husband’s hand when she died
Leading the messages was Kate’s Good Morning Britain co-star Susanna Reid, who merely wrote: ‘Our entire hearts are with you all’ whereas Alan Carr wrote: ‘Oh Kate that is so terrible. Sending you a lot love and the deepest condolences’
Susanna is pictured with Kate and Ben Shephard on Good Morning Britain in 2022
In a publish on Instagram she stated: ‘I’m unhappy to should inform you all that my darling husband Derek has handed away…
‘As a few of it’s possible you’ll know he has been critically ailing 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 doable.
‘Sending a lot love and because of all of you who’ve so generously given our household a lot assist. Rest gently and peacefully now Derek, my love, I used to be so fortunate to have you ever in my life.’
A celebrity tribute got here from Sir Elton John, who despatched his ‘love and ideas’ to Kate. In the feedback on the publish, Sir Elton wrote: ‘So sorry to listen to of this information, Kate. Love and ideas to you and your loved ones x’.
Derek attended the Rocket Man’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road live performance at London’s O2 Arena in April after being invited together with Garraway because the visitors of honour.
Lorraine Kelly was additionally amongst those that have despatched messages of assist to Kate Garraway after her unhappy announcement.
Stars from far and extensive reached out to Kate in her hour of want
Bosses at This Morning issued a social media tribute after saying the information reside on air
In the feedback on Garraway’s Instagram publish, the Scottish star wrote: ‘So sorry Kate. You fought so onerous. Just extremely unhappy. Sending you’re keen on’.
Another Good Morning Britain star to pay tribute was Charlotte Hawkins, who wrote that she was ‘desperately sorry’ to listen to the information. She added: ‘Kate, it is completely heartbreaking. So a lot like to you all.’
This Morning host Alison Hammond stated the crew of the present have been ‘sending our love’ to Kate. Speaking on air on Friday, she stated: ‘We simply need to say, all of us right here at This Morning, we’re sending our like to you Kate and naturally Darcey and Billy.’
Radio host Zoe Ball stated she was ‘heartbroken’ for Kate and her youngsters.
A number of stars reached out to the star within the wake of the tragic announcement
She added: ‘So a lot love coming your method from so many. May Derek’s star at all times shine brightest for you xxxx’ Singer and presenter Peter Andre stated he was ‘sorry’ to listen to the information, including: ‘We ship all our love. Thoughts with you all.’
Further tributes from superstar pals and followers have been helmed by Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon, who wrote: ‘So sorry to listen to this Kate. Sending like to you and your stunning household’.
Lisa Snowdon penned: ‘Kate. Sending you all a lot love and energy at this heartbreaking time. So merciless and so unhappy. RIP Derek’.
Carol Vorderman reached out to jot down: ‘Oh no Kate. I’m so very very sorry. Sending you and your stunning household the deepest condolences’.
Author and journalist Bryony Gordon wrote: ‘I’m so so sorry Kate. Sending you and your youngsters all my love xxxxx’
Kaye Adams wrote: ‘In each method, you will have demonstrated the energy of affection . So sorry x’, alongside TOWIE star Carol Wright’s tribute which learn: ‘This is so unhappy, however he was fortunate to have an incredible household who liked hm dearly. Rest in peace great particular person. X’.
Michelle Heaton wrote: ‘Oh Kate that is so terrible. Sending you a lot love and the deepest condolences’ alongside Georgia Toffolo’s tribute, which learn: ‘I’m so so sorry Kate…
‘I’ve such fond recollections of Derek whereas he was ready for you, whilst you have been within the jungle. I liked the best way he spoke of your love story. Thinking of you a lot. X’.
Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair paid tribute to Derek, saying: ‘I’m so unhappy to listen to the information about Derek. My coronary heart goes out to Kate and their youngsters William and Darcey.
‘It is extraordinary and noteworthy that Derek survived so lengthy after the ravages of Covid. And that was in massive measure because of the love Derek had for his household they usually for him. This additionally says one thing very particular about Derek.
‘He was a troublesome typically ruthless political operative, a superb adviser and somebody you at all times needed in your facet. But beneath that powerful exterior he was a loving, variety, beneficiant and good natured man you needed as a buddy.
‘He was an necessary a part of the New Labour story, on the centre of issues proper firstly. But most necessary of all, he was a very good colleague and nice buddy. And we’ll miss him deeply.’
Kate and Derek are pictured in November 2008
The couple are pictured in June with Kate’s dad and mom Gordon and Marilyn