Close friend Ian King breaks the news
In a devastating moment on live TV, Sky News anchor Ian King had to break the news of Derek Draper's death. Derek, the husband of television presenter Kate Garraway and a well-known figure in British politics, passed away after a long battle with illness.
A heartfelt announcement
Remaining composed during the breaking news bulletin, Ian King expressed his sadness and shared his condolences to Derek's family. Ian and Derek had been friends since their university days over three decades ago.
Kate Garraway's emotional statement
Kate Garraway took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news of her husband's passing. She revealed that Derek had been critically ill after suffering a cardiac arrest in December 2020, which was further complicated by the damage caused by Covid. Kate expressed her gratitude to the medical teams who fought to save Derek and thanked everyone for their support.
Tributes pour in
Kate's celebrity friends and colleagues have offered their condolences and support. Susanna Reid, Sir Elton John, Alison Hammond, and Dermot O'Leary were among those who expressed their love and thoughts for Kate and her family.
A long and difficult battle
Derek Draper's health struggles began when he contracted Covid at the beginning of the pandemic. He spent 13 months in the hospital, becoming the nation's longest suffering Covid patient. Since his discharge in 2021, Derek has faced multiple health complications, including sepsis and a kidney infection.
Our thoughts are with Kate Garraway and her family during this difficult time.
