Kate Garraway has sent a message to Good Morning Britain viewers following the death of her husband, Derek Draper. Derek died on Friday after being hospitalised once again with health complications following his devastating diagnosis of Covid-19 back in 2020.
On Monday’s ITV show Kate had sent a message of thanks to viewers for the support she has since received. The statement read: “Hello everyone, thank you so much for all the wonderful messages that you’ve sent me.
“It really does mean so much to me Darcey, Billy and all of Derek’s family. They are an extraordinary comfort.
“And I am so lucky to feel connected to you all through these messages at this time when the raw pain of grief can be so isolating. And that is the wonderful thing isn’t it about our Good Morning Britain family?
“That all of us on the team and all of you watching from home are connected, supporting each other through the challenges of life, knowing that we can also laugh at the fun and joys together that we share too.”
The broadcaster continued: “I am certain that it is the support that you have given me and sent to Derek that has sustained us through these tough nearly four years, motivating us to fight on for each other and for those that can’t fight for themselves.
“And it will sustain us to continue that fight in the weeks and months and years to come.
“I look forward to waking up with you very soon again on Good Morning Britain to celebrate life in all its wonder and challenge again.
“I hope you forgive me for taking some time to be at home.
“My family is so grateful that we could be with our dearest Derek in his final moments – something not all get to share.
“Maybe you too are going through grief yourself or have done in the past. I send love and support to you too.
“We are taking time to heal ourselves now that Darcey and Billy know their daddy is at peace and free from pain and struggle.
“I shall be thinking of you all until we are reunited very soon.
“In the meantime, hug your loved ones close. All my love Kate.”
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