September 12th 2024.
As the National Television Awards came to an end, all eyes were on Kate Garraway as she took the stage to accept her award for Best Authored Documentary. The Good Morning Britain presenter, joined by her two children, 15-year-old Billy and 18-year-old Darcey, dedicated the award to her late husband, Derek Draper, who passed away in January after a long battle with the effects of Covid.
In a heartwarming moment, Kate shared that her son Billy had a poignant message he was unable to say during the ceremony. She revealed on today's episode of Good Morning Britain that Billy wanted to say, "Dad lives on in our hearts". The emotional moment brought tears to the eyes of both Kate and her children, who couldn't hold back their emotions backstage.
Reflecting on the win with co-hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls, Kate admitted that it felt strange to be congratulated for such a personal and emotional project. She shared that both of her kids were in tears backstage and Billy had even wanted to speak during the ceremony. However, in the end, neither of them felt ready to speak in front of the crowd.
Kate went on to explain that Billy's message would have been too much for her to handle at the time. She said, "I'm so glad you didn't because that would have floored me and I wouldn't have been able to speak." It was a bittersweet moment for the family, but one that was filled with love and pride for their late husband and father.
As the Garraway family continues to navigate life without Derek, they are grateful for the outpouring of support from fans and colleagues. Kate also mentioned that she is grateful for the platform to share Derek's story and raise awareness for carers. She added, "It's been an incredibly emotional journey, but I'm so glad we were able to share it with the world."
The Garraway family's journey is far from over, but they are grateful for the love and support they have received. As they continue to honor Derek's memory, they are also looking towards the future and the new opportunities that may come their way. And with Good Morning Britain airing weekdays on ITV, there is sure to be more to come from this incredible family.
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