Kate Garraway spotted for the first time since husband Derek Draper's death

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Kate Garraway braved a smile as she was spotted for the first time since the sad death of her husband Derek Draper as the Good Morning Britain star shared a hug and met up with some friends following a very difficult month.The ITV host, 56, was sporting a beige coloured knitted beanie hat alongside a thick pink winter coat and matching scarf as she was pictured meeting up with pals in photos and greeted with a huge hug from a friend.It has been a difficult month for the mum-of-two following the death of Derek, with his funeral approaching next Friday as she put on a brave front and seemed to be smiling broadly in the pictures that were obtained by the Mirror.Kate stuck by her husband until he died providing him with round the clock care after his health declined with Covid and he was hospitalised for months which resulted in him being put into a coma after his internal organs began to shut down.Next week will undoubtedly be another battle for the 56-year-old as she comes to terms with the tragic loss at Derek's funeral.

The couple share two children together eldest Darcey, aged 17, and their youngest, Billy, aged 11.Derek was eventually discharged from hospital and allowed to come home after Kate made the appropriate adaptations in the family home so he could continue his treatment surrounded by loved ones.However he sadly passed away aged 56 as a result of complications from contracting the virus and a heart attack.

A source told The Sun: "It's been an incredibly emotional few weeks for the whole family. Kate and Derek's two children, Darcey and Billy, have, of course, been hit extremely hard, and Kate has been stoically trying to hold things together for their sake.