Kate Garraway's GMB co-host Ben Shephard has shared a heartfelt tribute to her late husband Derek Draper after he tragically died earlier this week.
Derek died aged 56 after a devastating three year battle with Covid-19, and Good Morning Britain presenter Ben Shephard said he has been “reminding” himself of the “wonderful times and memories we have all shared together”.
Sharing a picture of Kate and Derek to his Instagram, where Kate was seen smiling as Derek kissed her cheek,, Ben penned: “On what has been the saddest of days @kategarraway I’ve been reminding myself of the wonderful times and memories we have all shared together.” He continued: “This is how I’ll always think of Derek - bringing you so much joy, your smile says it all, the size of which is matched only by his love for you, Darcey and Bill.
Sending all our love Kate to you and all the family. “Also thank you to everyone who has reached out to me, I promise I will pass on your messages, I know they will bring kate so much comfort as they have for the last few years.” After a three year long health battle, Derek was sadly admitted to hospital again towards the end of 2023, with reports claiming he'd suffered a heart attack and was left fighting for his life.