January 14th 2024.
Kate Garraway, the beloved host of Good Morning Britain, has recently been faced with the difficult decision of potentially selling her family home in London. This news comes after the financial strain and emotional toll of caring for her late husband, Derek Draper, who tragically passed away at the age of 56.
Kate and Derek had been married for 18 years before he passed away following a cardiac arrest in January 2021. He had been battling Covid-19 for almost a year, making him Britain's longest-surviving patient with the virus. The toll of the virus left Derek with serious health complications, resulting in him being in and out of the hospital for almost three years. The costs of his care were reportedly overwhelming for Kate and her family.
A source close to Kate shared, "It is so sad for Kate. Not only has she had to watch her beloved husband suffer for almost four years, but her financial worries have never been far from her thoughts. It has cost hundreds of thousands of pounds to look after Derek and do everything she could to get him better, but it's left her struggling." The family home holds sentimental value to Kate, as it was where she and Derek created many happy memories and where their children grew up. However, with mounting bills to pay, she may have to make the difficult decision of selling it.
Derek's battle with Covid-19 had left him with severe damage to his body, including kidney failure, holes in his lungs, and damage to his heart and liver. In February 2020, Kate and Derek traveled to Mexico in hopes of him receiving specialist treatment, and later that year, she shut down his psychotherapy firm to focus on his round-the-clock care. The costs of his care and the closure of his business have added to Kate's financial burden.
Despite the financial struggles, Kate remained devoted to her husband and did everything she could to save his life. She even made two documentaries, "Finding Derek" and "Caring for Derek," which brought attention to the long-term effects of Covid and the struggles of being a carer. Unfortunately, Derek passed away in a London hospital in January 2021, surrounded by his family.
In the wake of Derek's death, Kate has taken a break from her presenting duties. She announced the news on social media, saying, "I'm sad to have to tell you all that my darling husband Derek has passed away." She shared that he had been critically ill since December 2020 and that his health complications were a result of his battle with Covid-19. Kate also expressed her gratitude for being able to hold his hand during his final moments.
Kate and Derek's love story began in 2005 when they got married, and they had two children together, Darcey and Billy. Derek's passing has left a void in the family, and Kate is taking time to grieve and be there for her children. She has received an outpouring of love and support from fans and friends, including her former colleague Piers Morgan, who was moved to tears reading old messages from Kate after Derek's death.
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