Derek Draper: Last News

Chorley, has had a long health battle after contracting the virus at the start of the pandemic in 2020. The 55-year-old was hospitalised for over a year and did not return home until April 2021. During the height of the pandemic, the former Southlands High School and Runshaw College pupil became the UK's longest inpatient in a hospital to be treated.

Kate Garraway has shared the last holiday she had with her husband Derek Draper and the now-poignant passing conversation they had before their lives were changed by Covid. Fans of the Good Morning Britain presenter are well aware of the fact that former Labour lobbyist suffered severe complications after contracting the virus early into the pandemic in March 2020.

Kate Garraway has shared a heartbreaking update on her husband Derek Draper’s ongoing health issues, stating he is still suffering ‘damage’ from being struck down by Covid.  Former political lobbyist Derek, 55, tested positive for Covid in March 2020 and was placed in an induced coma to help fight off the virus. He was eventually declared Covid-free and emerged from the coma, but has fought one of the most severe cases of long Covid in the country with his body wrecked from the effects of the infectious disease.

Kate Garraway hasn't had a break since husband Derek Draper was left fighting for his life after contracting Covid back in March 2020. She had recently planned a "special" family break in Paris with Derek and her children, Billy and Darcy. Sadly, on the morning of the trip, it was apparent that Derek was too unwell to join them.

Kate Garraway has given an update on her family life as well as her husband Derek Draper's progress as he continues to battle the devastating effects contracting coronavirus had on his body. Many fans are aware that Derek Draper suffered severe complications after contracting coronavirus in March 2020.

Kate Garraway revealed that her husband, Derek Draper, was forced to pull out of a special family trip due to his continued ill health.The Good Morning Britain anchor, who earlier detailed the financial impact of her husband's health, found herself in an impossible situation in 2020 when Derek contracted covid.The author was then put into a coma by medical professionals and has since been in and out of the hospital with various health battles, including sepsis. Kate, 55, has always been incredibly candid about her husband’s health and the knock-on effect it’s had on the rest of the family.

Kate Garraway has opened up about the reason she decided to draft in cameras to capture every aspect of her husband Derek Draper's health battle after he was hospitalised due to contracting coronavirus.

Kate Garraway has long been praised for her searingly candid updates regarding her husband Derek Draper's ongoing COVID-19 health battle.And while the Good Morning Britain presenter has shared glimmers of hope, Kate has given a brand-new update, revealing that there's still a "long road ahead."WATCH: Kate Garraway explains why she avoids talking about husband Derek DraperSpeaking to Giovanna Fletcher on the latest episode of her Journey to the Magic podcast, Kate, 55, explained: "It's challenging, he's still very, very damaged. He still can't really move, still can't really speak, still fed through tubes, and so there's a long road ahead."Hinting at progress, she went on to say: "But if you compare to last Christmas, or the Christmas before, when he was still in hospital then you can see improvement.

Kate Garraway has been extremely open about her husband Derek Draper's health battle since he contracted coronavirus back in 2020.In a new interview with The Sun, the Good Morning Britain presenter touched upon the financial impact caring for her partner has had on the family.WATCH: Kate Garraway grills Matt Hancock about his time as Health Secretary "Every day is a roller coaster. Derek's spirit fluctuates," she told the publication.

coronavirus, Kate has spoken openly about the struggles of her Chorley husband and the problems he still faces now. During the height of the pandemic, Derek became the UK's longest inpatient in a hospital to be treated. At one point he almost died after being diagnosed with sepsis.

Good Morning Britain’s Kate Garraway said “the costs go through the roof” when a relative becomes seriously ill, because of ‘the changes you have to make to your home’ and ‘your ability to work’. The TV presenter’s husband Derek Draper, a 55-year-old former political adviser, fell seriously ill with Covid-19 in March 2020 and has suffered long-lasting damage to his organs and requires daily care. Garraway has since created two documentaries detailing her family’s life as Derek battles the long-term effects, with both programmes winning a National Television Award in the authored documentary category.

Kate Garraway, 55, has described how her husband Derek Draper, 55, has become "trapped" in his own body. The former lobbyist, who suffers from a severe form of long Covid, spent over a year in hospital after first being rushed in back in 2020 - and has been struggling with his health ever since. Good Morning Britain presenter Kate opened up about the long-term impacts Covid has had on Derek's body in a heart-wrenching new interview.

Good Morning Britain’s Kate Garraway said “the costs go through the roof” when a relative becomes seriously ill, because of ‘the changes you have to make to your home’ and ‘your ability to work’. The TV presenter’s husband Derek Draper, a 55-year-old former political adviser, fell seriously ill with Covid-19 in March 2020 and has suffered long-lasting damage to his organs and requires daily care. Mum-of-two Kate, who shares daughter Darcey and son William with Derek, has since created two documentaries detailing her family’s life as Derek battles the long-term effects, with both programmes winning a National Television Award in the authored documentary category.

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway revealed her Covid-stricken husband Derek Draper's desperate words when he faced a deadly battle with sepsis.  Kate, who has cared for Derek since 2020 when he first became ill with Covid at the onset of the pandemic, divulged into the moment when he was minutes from death.   During the summer of 2022, Derek was hurried to hospital after he was diagnosed with sepsis, where the severe condition nearly killed him.

Kate Garraway said “the costs go through the roof” when a relative becomes seriously ill, because of ‘the changes you have to make to your home’ and ‘your ability to work’. The TV presenter’s husband Derek Draper, a 55-year-old former political adviser, fell seriously ill with Covid-19 in March 2020 and has suffered long-lasting damage to his organs and requires daily care. Garraway has since created two documentaries detailing her family’s life as Derek battles the long-term effects, with both programmes winning a National Television Award in the authored documentary category.

Kate Garraway has opened up about the ‘tough’ mounting costs of caring for her husband Derek Draper. The former political advisor, 55, fell seriously ill with Covid-19 in March 2020 and was placed in a coma to help his body recover from the symptoms. He was discharged from hospital the following year but suffered severe damage to his body, including his heart and lungs.

GMB presenter Kate Garraway has opened up about her experience caring for her Covid-stricken husband, Derek Draper, as he continues to suffer a serious case of long-Covid. Former political adviser Derek was first rushed to hospital in an ambulance in March 2020, at the height of the Covid pandemic. He was placed on a ventilator and put in an induced coma — with Kate and the couple’s two kids Darcey, 16, and Billy, 13, unable to visit him due to the strict Covid rules.

Kate Garraway has shared some of the financial hardships that she has faced due to the high costs of caring for her husband, Derek Draper.

Kate Garraway took to social media with a smiley new update on Tuesday in aid of Shrove Tuesday.The Good Morning Britain host, 55, posted a video on her Instagram Stories of herself testing out her pancake-flipping skills whilst hosting her radio show on Smooth Radio.WATCH: Kate Garraway showcases her 'happy place' amid husband Derek's health strugglesCaptioning the post, she penned: "Pancake day!!! Got there in the end…ish!" Kate put her flipping skills to the test!Chatting to the camera she added: "It's pancake day today and traditionally we all have to toss our pancakes, I like to think I'm a pretty good tosser, shall we give it a go?Correcting her technique, she said: "Attempt 242...I need to flip it more towards me I think…I think I need to flip my wrist more"TRENDING NOW: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's subversive artwork captured in blink-and-you-miss it momentIn the clip, Kate dazzled in a black mini dress and tights as she made numerous attempts at flipping the creation which after one attempt landed on her desk, and another  on her microphone!A post shared by Kate Garraway (@kategarraway)The Good Morning Britain star took to social mediaThe cheery update comes just under two weeks after Kate detailed a "tricky 48 hours" with her husband Derek Draper who is still suffering with health complications since coming down with Covid in 2020.Kate, who is a keen gardener, shared details of the rough period on social media alongside a photograph of crocuses in her garden.

Kate Garraway says the past two days have been like 'trudging uphill on ice' as she shared an update on her personal life. The Good Morning Britain presenter added she had comfort as her Spring flowers had began to bloom.

Earlier today, on Good Morning Britain, Kate Garraway grilled MP Matt Hancock on his decision to enter the I'm A Celebrity jungle as she opened up about how the families impacted by the coronavirus pandemic felt about his choice.