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Kate Garraway, the Good Morning Britain presenter, has shared several poignant statements regarding her late husband, **Derek Draper**, who passed away on January 3, 2024, at age 56 after a prolonged battle with severe COVID-19 complications that began in March 2020.
Her most significant public statement came on January 5, 2024, via Instagram, announcing his death:
“I’m sad to have to tell you all that my darling husband Derek has passed away. As some of you may know he has been critically ill following a cardiac arrest in early December which, because of the damage inflicted by Covid in March 2020, led to further complications. Derek was surrounded by his family in his final days and I was by his side holding his hand throughout the last long hours and when he passed. I have so much more to say, and of course I will do so in due course, but for now I just want to thank all the medical teams who fought so hard to save him and to make his final moments as comfortable and dignified as possible. Sending so much love and thanks to all of you who have so generously given our family so much support. Rest gently and peacefully now Derek, my love, I was so lucky to have you in my life.”
This heartfelt message captured the nation’s attention, highlighting the devastating impact of long COVID on their family while expressing profound gratitude for the support received.
In the months and years following, Garraway has continued to speak openly about her grief, the financial and emotional challenges of caring for Derek, and her ongoing adjustment to life without him. Through award-winning ITV documentaries like *Kate Garraway: Derek’s Story* (2024), she honored his wish to raise awareness for carers and those affected by severe illness, emphasizing messages of resilience and hope.
More recently, approaching the two-year anniversary of his death, Garraway has reflected on moving forward. In a December 2025 podcast interview with Jamie Laing on *Great Company*, she discussed the possibility of finding love again, saying it feels “preposterous” at the moment but adding, “I wouldn’t like to think I’d spend the rest of my life without love.” She admitted she’s “not there yet” with dating, humorously tasking Laing to “talk to your mates, find out if any of their dads are single.” These comments reveal a woman still deeply connected to her 19-year marriage while cautiously embracing future possibilities, all while prioritizing her children, Darcey and Billy.
