Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway had to fight back her tears during Thursday's show as she spoke about a treatment to help her husband, Derek Draper, speak again.The 56 year old has been open about Derek’s health battle since he ended up in a coma due to Coronavirus back in 2020.
After a long stint in the hospital, he eventually returned home, but he still needs a lot of care from nurses. On Thursday, 9 November, Kate provided an update on a treatment that they used to try and improve Derek’s speech during a chat with football legend Chris Kamara.
As Chris, also known as Kammy, opened up about living with apraxia of speech, he thanked Kate for recommending the treatment for him.
The 65 year old said: “Talking to Kate, as you know Ben, I went to Mexico for some experimental treatment, and it’s working.” Kate explained: “Well it’s wonderful, that’s something I was nervous talking to you about, it’s something Derek has had treatment for. “I couldn’t guarantee anything, they couldn’t guarantee anything because it’s very new, but you feel it’s really helped you, which is incredible.” Kammy responded: “Amazing.
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