Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper in 'very serious condition' in hospital
Back in 2008, Kate Garraway and Derek Draper were an item. Kate Garraway and Derek Draper were in a romantic relationship during the year 2008.
The partner of Kate Garraway, who works as a presenter on ITV, is experiencing a severe state of health after being hospitalized numerous times due to being infected with Covid since March of 2020.
Derek Draper, who used to work as a political advisor, is currently facing severe difficulties caused by an illness. This ailment has had a lasting impact on his organs.
It was reported on Sunday that he had returned to the hospital due to yet another setback.
The colleagues of Garraway who work on ITV have expressed their affection and support for her family.
On Monday, Charlotte Hawkins hosted Good Morning Britain on ITV and opened the show with an update. She informed the audience that Kate's spouse Derek was in a very critical state, as the news had reported over the weekend.
Richard Madeley, who co-hosted the show, expressed his sympathy and support for Derek, Kate, and their entire family. He assured them that everyone on the show and many viewers were thinking of them during this challenging period. Richard Madeley also wished them all the best and conveyed heartfelt wishes on behalf of everyone involved.
Hawkins added: "It's true. We send you our affectionate regards."
Kate Garraway, along with her spouse Derek Draper and her parents Gordon and Marilyn Garraway, was granted the prestigious honor of being named a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 2023. They proudly stood together to celebrate this momentous achievement.
Garraway mentioned in April 2021 that Draper had been discharged and returned home after spending over a year in the hospital.
During the time, she stated that he is unable to move properly and they require a significant amount of assistance. This support is not only for his care, which necessitates round-the-clock monitoring, but also for her own well-being since she hasn't had much sleep, as you may have guessed.
I plan to step back a bit as I am currently highly attentive. There's a brand new team involved and my loved one might have grown accustomed to the people in the hospital. Now, a fresh team is aiding him in his recovery journey.
There will be a significant amount of changes that need to be made.
The ITV documentary Finding Derek features how the family coped with the challenges of adapting to a new lifestyle because of his uncommon condition. The show delves into Draper's sickness and how it impacted the pair's two youngsters named Darcey, aged 15, and Billy, who is 11.
