Kate Garraway has admitted she is “barely holding it together” following the death of her husband Derek Draper, who tragically died in January.
Garraway had been caring for her husband, 56, through a four-year period after he became one of the worst-affected Covid patients in the UK.
Kate Garraway has admitted she is “barely holding it together” following the death of her husband Derek Draper, who tragically died in January.
Garraway had been caring for her husband, 56, through a four-year period after he became one of the worst-affected Covid patients in the UK.
The illness ravaged his organs and left him requiring round-the-clock care, which ITV star Garraway shared with the public in a series of documentaries about their struggle and the plight of carers.
Following the heartbreaking ordeal, Draper died in January this year. Garraway, 57, has been candid about her grief journey and has shared her financial struggles that came about during Draper’s illness and after his death.
The couple had been married for 19 years, and the mother-of-two recently delved into her journey and struggles with an update.
Speaking at a charity ball, she stated: “I’m just at that early stage at the moment of coming out of grief.
“I’m just barely holding it together. I haven’t actually been out that much. So it’s nice to come out tonight.”
Speaking to Closer magazine, she continued: “Derek passed away so recently, so it’s just one step at a time.”
She went on to share her attitude towards the future, adding: “I really can’t believe I’m hurtling towards 60. I’m very much celebrating life now. Whatever the age.”
Garraway is also looking forward to launching a new series of ITV’s Life Stories as she continues to host Good Morning Britain and present her Smooth Radio show.
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