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Heartbreaking News: Kate Garraway Mourns Husband Derek Draper's Passing

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Kate Garraway announces the heartbreaking death of husband Derek Draper after a long battle with COVID-19. Find out more about their journey and tributes.

In a tragic turn of events, British TV host Kate Garraway shared the devastating news of her husband Derek Draper's passing at the age of 56. Derek, a former political adviser, had been battling multiple health issues since being hospitalized with Covid-19 in 2020. His struggle with the virus was captured in Garraway's documentary 'Finding Derek,' which resonated with millions of viewers.

Kate Garraway, known for her role in the media, has now taken a leave of absence from her TV and radio duties to mourn the loss of her beloved husband. The couple's journey through Derek's illness, from the initial Covid-19 outbreak to his eventual passing, has touched the hearts of many.

Despite the heartbreaking news, Kate Garraway remains hopeful and strong in the face of this immense loss. The bond between Kate and Derek, evident in their public conversations about the virus and its impact, has left a lasting impact on their fans and supporters.

As Kate Garraway mourns the loss of Derek Draper, tributes pour in from around the world, highlighting the impact of their story on raising awareness about the seriousness of Covid-19. The strength and resilience shown by Kate throughout this challenging time serve as an inspiration to many, showcasing the power of love and hope in even the darkest moments.

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Derek Draper: Kate Garraway says husband has died, aged 56 (BBC News)

The former political adviser, had multiple health issues after first being hospitalised with Covid in 2020.

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Derek Draper, husband of Kate Garraway and former political ... (Sky News)

The 56-year old was said to be one of the UK's longest-suffering COVID patients. The virus left the former New Labour adviser with extensive damage to his ...

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Derek Draper Dies: Husband Of Kate Garraway & Subject Of ITV's ... (Deadline)

Draper's battle with Covid was addressed in Garraway's ITV doc Kate Garraway: Finding Derek, which was watched by millions of viewers. The show followed ...

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British TV Host Kate Garraway Announces the Death of Her 'Darling ... (PEOPLE.com)

British broadcaster Kate Garraway has announced the death of her "darling" husband Derek Draper following a cardiac arrest in December.

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Kate Garraway takes leave of absence as tributes paid (RTE.ie)

Kate Garraway is to take a leave of absence from her TV and radio roles following the death of her husband, former political adviser Derek Draper, ...

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Derek Draper: How Kate Garraway's heartbreak and hope captured ... (BBC News)

In March 2020, during the initial outbreak of Covid-19 in the UK, TV presenter Kate Garraway and her husband Derek Draper discussed the impact the virus ...

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