KATE Garraway has spoken of her sadness about having to be both "mum and dad" to her two children while her husband Derek remains in hospital.
The 53-year-old has been forced into being a single mum to Darcey, 14, and Billy, 11, while Derek battles back from his coronavirus coma.
Kate was tonight given the award of Inspiration Of The Year at the HELLO! Star Women Awards following her bravery throughout her family's tragedy.
Speaking at the virtual awards ceremony, the Good Morning Britain star said: "It has brought us closer but also they miss their dad, so I guess I'm trying to be mum and dad as well and obviously can't be. "It's sad as well, so it's making sure there's enough laughter going on as well.