Kate Garraway's tribute in full to late husband Derek as GMB co-stars tearful
Kate Garraway paid a heartbreaking tribute to her late husband on Good Morning Britain.
The presenter wrote a letter to viewers, which was read out by her co-star Susanna Reid. Psychologist and author Derek Draper tragically died on Friday January 5th after a lengthy battle with the complications of coronavirus that he contracted back in 2020. He was left with severe damage to his organs and was critically ill following a heart attack in December.
Kate remained at his bedside, and confirmed the news on Friday with a heartbreaking and emotional statement. She said she was with her beloved husband until the end and held his hand. On Good Morning Britain's show on Monday, Kate's co-stars Susanna and Richard Madeley sent their own tributes to her.
Kate paid a heartbreaking tribute to her late husband Derek Draper (PA)
Derek sadly died last week surrounded by his family (Justin Ng / Avalon)They also shared colleague Ben Shephard had been a "main stay" for Kate through the challenging times. Susanna was left close to tears as she read out a statement from Kate. She said Kate had written down her thoughts and "in her typically selfless style" and sent an email in to viewers.
Susanna read: "Hello everyone, thank you so much for all the wonderful messages you have sent me. It really does mean so much to me, Darcy, 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.
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"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. 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...
"We are taking time to heal ourselves now that Darcy 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 shared the sad news that Derek had died, with an emotional statement. She wrote: "I’m sad to have to tell you all that my darling husband Derek has passed away. As some of you may know he has been critically ill following a cardiac arrest in early December which, because of the damage inflicted by Covid in March 2020, led to further complications. 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.
"I have so much more to say, and of course I will do so in due course, but for now I just want to thank all the medical teams who fought so hard to save him and to make his final moments as comfortable and dignified as possible. Sending so much love and thanks to all of you who have so generously given our family so much support. Rest gently and peacefully now Derek, my love, I was so lucky to have you in my life."
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