Kate Garraway says her children 'know their daddy is at peace' now
Kate Garraway said her children "know their daddy is at peace now" in a heartbreaking new tribute to Derek Draper.
On Good Morning Britain today, Susanna read a new statement from Kate - penned on Sunday - following the tragic death of her husband Derek. The psychologist and author tragically died on Friday January 5th after a lengthy battle with the complications of coronavirus. He contracted the virus back in 2020, which left him with severe damage to his organs.
In a statement from Kate, read by Susanna, she said: "Hello everyone, thank you so much for all the wonderful messages you have 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.
Kate and Derek in happier times celebrating his birthday with their children Darcey and Billy (ITV)"And that is a wonderful thing about our Good Morning Britain family. All of us on the team and all of you watching from home are connected through the challenges of life, but also of the laugh at the fun and joy we share together."
She added: "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 who can't fight for themselves. It will sustain us to continue that fight in the weeks, 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 taking some time to be at home. Family is so important and I'm grateful we could be with Derek in his final moments, something not all get to share ...
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"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're reunited. In the meantime, hug your loved ones. All my love, Kate."
On Friday, Kate confirmed Derek's sad death and said she was there holding his hand when he passed away. She shared: "Derek was surrounded by his family in his final days and I was by his side holding his hand throughout the last long hours and when he passed."
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