Loose Women star Kaye Adams appeared emotional as the panel spoke about the death of Derek Draper. Kate Garraway announced earlier on Friday (January 5) that her husband had sadly died following an almost four-year battle with his health after contracting Covid in 2020.
The 56-year-old was a former Labour lobbyist-turned-psychotherapist. and became ill with the virus at the start of the pandemic in March 2020.
He was taken to hospital where he was put in an induced coma. He spent just over a year in hospital before returning home to Kate and their children - Darcy and Billy - in April 2021 and needed round-the-clock care ever since due to the damaging effects the virus had on his body.
Good Morning Britain star Kate has since chronicled Derek's recovery journey through her TV appearance, two documentaries for ITV and her books. READ MORE: Kate Garraway supported by Good Morning Britain co-stars and celebs after Derek Draper death as she says she was 'lucky' Try MEN Premium now with our amazing New Year offer...