Kate Garraway gives update on husband Derek Draper’s health amid heartbreaking speech battle

Angelique Jackson Twenty-four years ago, director Michael Bay had yet to dream up the high-speed car chases in “Ambulance,” but was instead focused on a team of deep-core oil drillers who were tasked with saving the world from an asteroid the size of Texas.Perennial action hero Bruce Willis headlined the 1998 space movie, playing Harry S. Stamper, leader of the rough-and-tumble crew of newbie astronauts. It may be hard to imagine now, but “Armageddon” was only Bay’s third feature, so landing Willis was a major coup, particularly since the director had been inspired by the action star’s movies (especially 1988’s “Die Hard”) since early in his career.In a recent interview, Bay reflected on Willis legacy and told Variety what makes the actor — whose family announced last month that he will be stepping back from acting — so iconic.

Rumer Willis brightened her day by showing off a stunning makeover on Thursday which suited her down to the ground.The actress and her famous family have been going through a challenging time as they come to grips with her dad, Bruce Willis', aphasia diagnosis. MORE: Demi Moore's daughter Tallulah shares health update after visit to doctorBut Rumer was determined to bring a little positivity to her day with a trip to the hair salon and the results were gorgeous.WATCH: Bruce Willis retires after health diagnosisIn photos and videos posted to her Instagram stories, Rumer had once again ditched her curly red locks in favor of a sleek, smooth look complete with bangs.She'd just had it colored and she proudly displayed the results of her darker, richer shade. MORE: Bruce Willis' wife Emma pays heartfelt tribute to young daughter on her birthday alongside family photosRELATED: What is aphasia? Bruce Willis’ shock health condition explainedShe wore her long hair loose and pouted for the camera as she declared her stylist: The "Master of Color". Rumer changed up her look Later, Rumer also shared a video of her rocking her new look as she played with her friend's children during some much-needed downtime. The star - who is the daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore - previously posted some throwback photos with her father, sending him love after he announced his retirement due to his condition. READ: John Travolta pens emotional tribute to longtime friend Bruce Willis following his devastating health diagnosisMORE: Demi Moore celebrates ex-husband Bruce Willis with rare family photograph togetherAlongside some sweet childhood photos she wrote: "I love you Daddio, to the moon and back.

READ MORE: Good Morning Britain viewers complain over interview as presenter issues continue with Kate Garraway and Adil Ray Earlier this week during the latest episode of her health series Your Body Uncovered, which sees participants come face-to-face with their medical conditions through the use of virtual reality technology, Kate spoke to a lady called Lynne whose husband, Paul, suffered a stroke three years ago. A former flood risk manager and keen adventurer, Paul has since been left with neurological challenges and suffers from symptoms including neuro fatigue.

Good Morning Britain star Richard Arnold has shared how his ITV colleagues are always “there for one another”.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Richard explained how his co-star Kate Garraway was “eternally grateful” for the support she has received from both her team, and the viewers watching at home.Richard, 52, opened up about his GMB colleague Kate, 54, whilst presenting at the Ideal Home Show, in partnership with NatWest. Kate is currently providing round-the-clock care for her husband Derek Draper, 54, who returned home from hospital in April 2021 after a year-long battle with Covid that almost cost him his life. When asked about what the team had been doing to support Kate over the past couple of years, Richard confirmed that the presenters and crew on Good Morning Britain are all “very close”.He said: “I think when you've been around your colleagues, as long as we have… “I mean, even Susanna (Reid) and Charlotte (Hawkins) and Laura (Tobin) and Ranvir (Singh) are rounding up 10 years or so now… Nearly a decade! “And of course, Kate, Ben (Shephard) and I have known each other for well over 20 years. “So, when one of us, one of the team, one of the family, is going through any kind of time that’s challenging, we're all there for each other, you know? “Because we do see each other every day.

GOOD Morning Britain viewers thanked Sean Fletcher for making them laugh on a dreary Friday morning. The news presenter was updating viewers on the winner of this year's RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch when he was challenged by host Adil Ray to make a bird pun.

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway and Adil Ray were left disappointed with their co-star Sean Fletcher's on-air joke.During a conversation about bird watching on Friday's (April 8th) show, Sean couldn't help himself from making a rather rude bird pun.Sean said: "I think we've done all the bird double entendres, haven't we?"To which Adil replied: "I think you've got another one, I can hear it twitching away."Kate then jumped in to express that she had enough of the jokes and added: "Oh, it's just petty. Go on Sean do it."Sean then took a breath and joked: "I did see pair of t*** in my garden the other day...

Kate Garraway was left gushing after she shared her excitement over weather forecaster Laura Tobin's new career venture.The Good Morning Britain presenter took to her Instagram to share how proud she was of Laura's book release while also revealing her astonishment regarding what she already learned from it.Holding up Laura's book, Everyday Ways To Save Our Planet, Kate exclaimed "it's really good!"Kate said: "It's actually here, it's in physical form!"It's really good Laura, it's absolutely brilliant. And I've learnt, because I drink a lot of milk, that milk is disastrous."Laura chimed: "There's so many things that's so surprising in this book."Kate responded: "Tiny changes that won't make you feel like you're destroying your life, but they go a long way."It's really good, it's really good.

Bruce Willis is stepping back from acting and going “off the grid.”

Kate Garraway, 54, has taken to Instagram today to share a new video alongside her Good Morning Britain co-star Laura Tobin.The pair were promoting the weather presenter’s new book, Everyday Ways To Save Our Planet, which launched today.The new title was initially written to help readers make "small changes" in their day-to-day life.Reflecting on milk consumption and its effect on climate change and sustainable living, Kate admitted it was a “disastrous” habit.In a video shared in view of Kate’s 1.1 million followers, the broadcaster said as she held up the book: “It’s actually here. It’s in physical form.“It’s really good, Laura.

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway has spoken about the toll that caring for her husband Derek Draper is taking on their relationship. During Wednesday's episode (April 6) of the BBC series Your Body Uncovered, Kate detailed how his ongoing battle with Covid had put a strain on their relationship.

Kate Garraway has been flooded with criticism after her recent comments about the National Health Service (NHS) were misinterpreted by viewers.The Good Morning Britain presenter hit back on Twitter today after being forced to clarify her stance on the public health service which supported her husband Derek Draper through his recent battle with Covid.The 54-year-old was joined by Richard Madeley on the ITV programme on April 6 where they discussed the national insurance rise which will help the NHS to recover from the pandemic and help to fund social care in England.Kate has since been flooded with tweets as social media users claimed she had been "advocating" for the health service to become private.During the discussion on GMB, show guest and journalist, Andrew Pierce, claimed that he had read a story that claimed some NHS diversity managers were going to be paid a salary of £95,000, to which Kevin McGuire alleged this was to compete with the private sector."That £95,000 should be spent on nurses and doctors," Andrew said.Reacting to the comment, Kate said: "But that’s a terrible message, Kevin.

Die Hard actor, 67, would be retiring from acting after he was diagnosed with aphasia – a disorder caused by damage in a specific area of the brain that controls language expression and comprehension.His Hollywood counterparts led tributes over the news, sharing their love for the actor on social media.The Expendables star was seen for the first time since his diagnosis was made public, as he went ‘off the grid’.In a snap shared on Emma’s Instagram page, taken by their 10-year-old daughter Mabel, he gazed lovingly at his wife during a walk.Bruce donned an orange vest for their day out, paired with grey jeans and chunky boots – and Emma was similarly low-key in a jacket and jeans.‘Mom & Dad in their favorite habitat #offthegrid,’ she captioned the upload.Bruce’s loved ones – Emma, his ex-wife Demi Moore and their daughters Rumer, Scout and Tallulah – broke the news of his diagnosis on Instagram in a joint statement, alongside a post of the Sixth Sense star.‘To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities,’ the statement read. ‘As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.Aphasia is a condition that impacts a person’s language skills.This means it can cause trouble with:According to the NHS, it usually starts due to damage to the left side of the brain after something like, for example, a serious head injury or a stroke.Perhaps most noticeably, people who have aphasia might have problems speaking, such as by possibly mistakenly using certain words, using the wrong sounds, or using words

Coming together. Bruce Willis is feeling grateful that his blended family is united in their support for him as he battles aphasia, an insider exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.

Bruce Willis has been seen for the first time his retirement from acting was announced recently.The Hollywood star and his wife Emily Hemming Willis shared photos of themselves looking happy and in love on Instagram yesterday (April 6). The photos see the 67-year-old actor sitting with Emily on a fallen tree in a peaceful woodland.

For most people living with the condition, struggles arise with reading, writing, speaking and understanding words.Sometimes, aphasia sufferers are unable to think of which word to use, or they may string words together incorrectly when they speak.If Bruce had continued with his career, it is likely that the progression of his impairment would have prevented him from learning his lines for film roles, so he made the difficult decision to bow out.However, the multi-award winning The Fifth Element star now looks set to enjoy his retirement in peaceful and calm surroundings with his wife by his side.Bruce's eldest daughter Rumer, 33, had originally broken the bad news about her dad's retirement in an Instagram post, to the dismay of his fans."To Bruce's amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities."As a result of this and with much consideration, Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him," she wrote."This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support."We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him."Finally, in a hint that his life will be filled with fun despite his recent struggles, she added: "As Bruce always says, 'Live it up' and together we plan to do just that."The note was even signed by Bruce's ex-wife Demi Moore, who has reportedly remained amicable with him since their split 22 years ago.The latest photos of Emma and Bruce were taken in a remote environment,

Good Morning Britain fans have slammed Kate Garraway during her interview with Sir Ed Davey which viewers branded a “car crash” as the broadcaster kept “interrupting” the Liberal Democrat leader. During Wednesday’s (April 7) instalment of the popular ITV morning news show, the 54-year-old and her co-host Richard Madeley welcomed the politician onto the show to discuss whether Russia should be kicked out of the United Nations.

Good Morning Britain viewers were flocking to social media to share their annoyance after issues with the show's presenters continued into another day. On Thursday's show (April 7) Kate Garraway was joined by Adil Ray.

KATE Garraway was left emotional as she opened up about the huge "loss" & strain on her relationship amid Derek Draper’s health battle. The 54-year-old GMB presenter was joined by guest Paul, on BBC's Your Body Uncovered with Kate Garraway, who had a stroke three years ago.

Bruce Willis and his wife Emma Heming Willis have been enjoying some quality time together since the actor's aphasia diagnosis was made public by the family – and they've now shared some adorable pictures of their time away.MORE: Bruce Willis' wife Emma pays heartfelt tribute to young daughter on her birthday alongside family photosTaking to Instagram on Wednesday, Emma shared two gorgeous pictures taken by their eldest daughter, ten-year-old Mabel Ray – and the couple look as in love as ever.WATCH: Emma Heming Willis shares rare footage of Bruce following aphasia revelation"Mom & Dad in their favorite habitat #offthegrid," Emma wrote alongside the two pictures.RELATED: What is aphasia? Bruce Willis’ shock health condition explainedREAD: John Travolta pens emotional tribute to longtime friend Bruce Willis following his devastating health diagnosisIn the snaps, the couple can be seen sitting on a log and gazing at each other's eyes, whilst smiling. The second photo shows Emma resting her head on Bruce's shoulder while he smiles for the camera. Emma and Bruce got married in 2009Fans rushed to comment on the sweet post.

Bruce Willis seems to be doing well amid his recent aphasia diagnosis. The 67-year-old actor was seen in new photos taken by his wife, Emma Heming Willis, that she posted to her Instagram on Wednesday.

Bruce Willis feels a "sense of relief" after going public about his aphasia diagnosis. The 67-year-old star recently announced he was stepping away from his acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia - which impedes a person's ability to speak and write - and Bruce feels like he's now "got that monkey off his back". The source told Us Weekly: "The closest members of his inner circle were all aware of his issue and had been for some time.