KATE GARRAWAY’S husband Derek Draper contracted coronavirus in March 2020 which left him critically ill.
The GMB star has been giving fans regular updates on how Derek is doing.
Kate Garraway with her husband, psychotherapist and author Derek Draper, before he got sick – they are seen here with their childrenCredit: Splash News
What is the latest on Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper?
On January 7, 2021 Kate returned to GMB and revealed her kids saw their sick dad Derek for the first time since March 2020 over Christmas.
The presenter said there was a “lovely moment” when her daughter Darcey, 14, and son Billy, 11, were given the chance to see their beloved dad.
He still remains in intensive care and is now the country’s longest-fighting Covid-19 patient.
Derek has also lost eight stone and Kate admitted her sadness at seeing how much he has changed.
In October Kate revealed that Derek had uttered his first word – after 214 days in hospital
Kate, 53, told co-host Ben Shephard: “(Christmas) was tough, wasn’t it? For everyone. I knew it was going to be tough but there was a lovely moment where we got to see Derek and the children did for the first time.
“It was also amplified because he has changed so much, but it was a lovely moment that we did have and we did get it, it was very heightened with emotion.”
Kate had been visiting Derek, 53, in hospital up until the third national lockdown was announced, and she added: “Then instantly now, I’m in a position now where I can’t see him.
“We’re into lockdown now so no visits at all and that will be very impactful on a lot of people. It’s tough on lots of people.”
Derek is the country’s longest-fighting Covid patientCredit: Rex Features
Timeline of Derek Draper’s coronavirus battle
Many stars such as Piers Morgan and Ben Shephard, who Kate hosts Good Morning Britain with, have sent their best wishes to the star and her husband.
Piers tweeted: “This breaks my heart. Few happier, more positive people than @kategarraway. Or a more loyal, decent friend & colleague.
“So many families like hers going through so much unimaginable anguish in this crisis. Sending all my love to Kate & continuing to root for Derek.”
She’s thanked everyone for their ongoing support and wished other families going through similar struggles her best wishes.
