KATE Garraway has been flooded with support from her loyal fans after it was revealed that her husband Derek Draper is "unresponsive" as he battles coronavirus in intensive care.
Many, upset at hearing her heart-rending comments, have shared their own tales of relatives who faced similar trauma and returned home after defeating the illness. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates Kate's pal Ben Shephard updated viewers on Derek's condition after his month-long battle against the deadly virus.
The 45-year-old host read out her social media update on the morning show yesterday, saying: "He is still with us but what a battle it is." Ranvir Singh added: "It's a dreadful time and I think she's at home with two children.