KATE Garraway shared a heartbreaking update on husband Derek Draper’s health following his devastasting Covid battle.
The star revealed her agony after Derek suffered a “frightening” turn for the worse in recent weeks and was left “fighting for his life”.
Kate Garraway has shared an update on husband Derek Draper’s health following his devastasting Covid battle
Derek, 54, with his children Darcey and Billy after returning home from hospital last year
Devoted Kate, 55, has said this afternoon: “Thank you so so much for all your messages of support – they really do mean the world to me & the whole family.
“I have taken some time off @gmb @smoothradio & @garrawaysgoodatuff in the last 3 weeks as Derek’s health took an unexpected & frightening turn for the worse that landed him back in intensive care & fighting for his life – again.”
Kate said Derek, 54, had now stabilised and she would continue her duties on Good Morning Britain and Smooth Radio next week.
“Thanks to the extraordinary nhs teams & his own amazing life force & spirit Derek -please 
god – is back on the right side of it now and Im so looking forward to seeing you all back on @gmb from 6 a.m tomorrow & @smoothradio,” she said.
“Hopefully celebrating @lionesses #worldcup win! Love 
& see you in the morning!”
Kate’s friends and fans rallied around her, with one writing: “Sending you and your family positive thoughts and love. It’s the news everyone wanted to hear.
”
Someone else echoed: “This is great news all round
thinking of you all xxx”
The Celeb Report revealed Derek had taken a “very serious turn” which forced Kate to step back from hosting GMB.
He has suffered devastating health problems after contracting Covid at the start of the pandemic in 2020.
Kate has tirelessly juggled caring for him while working her TV and radio jobs, as well as raising their two children, Darcey, 16, and Billy, 12.
The Celeb Report revealed he’d been readmitted for specialist care after a setback in his recovery, according to those close to Kate’s family.
A Good Morning Britain spokesman told The Celeb Report: “Kate is taking some time off work over the next few days, and is hoping to be back to her normal presenting duties as soon as possible.”
Derek before he was taken ill in 2020
Her husband is back in specialist care
